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Does FDI increase market concentration? An evaluation of the Portuguese manufacturing industries

Forte, Rosa and Sarmento, Paula (2014) Does FDI increase market concentration? An evaluation of the Portuguese manufacturing industries. Acta Oeconomica, 64 (4). pp. 463-480. ISSN 0001-6373

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Abstract

We analyse the impact of FDI on market concentration for the Portuguese manufacturing industries in the 2006–2009 period. Using panel data estimation, and after controlling for other determinants of industry concentration (entry barriers, market size, and growth), we found a significant negative impact of FDI on industry concentration. This finding is in line with the results of the empirical literature on other developed countries. Moreover, it supports the argument that FDI has positive effects on domestic firms, eventually through positive externalities, and contradicts the widespread view that in small economies FDI increases concentration. Overall, this study adds to the controversial literature on FDI and concentration, and it is the first study on this topic applied to Portugal.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences / társadalomtudományok > H Social Sciences (General) / társadalomtudomány általában
Depositing User: xKatalin xBarta
Date Deposited: 02 Dec 2016 12:29
Last Modified: 02 Dec 2016 12:29
URI: http://real.mtak.hu/id/eprint/42741

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