Technology Transfer and Spillovers in International Joint Ventures

Thomas Müller and Monika Schnitzer ()

Discussion Paper Series of SFB/TR 15 Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems from Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Munich

Abstract: It is often argued that multinationals are reluctant to transfer technology due to the fear of spillovers. We show that this need not be the case if host country policies like taxation are taken into account. Furthermore, we examine the incentives the multinational and the host country have to engage in an international joint venture. We show why a multinational may agree to enter a joint venture even though this gives rise to spillovers. Surprisingly, we find that a joint venture is sometimes not in the interest of a host country, despite the prospect of spillovers.

Keywords: Foreign Direct Investment; International Joint Ventures; Technology Transfer; Technology Spillovers; Multinational Firms (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D43 F21 F23 L13 O12 P31 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2005-10
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Journal Article: Technology transfer and spillovers in international joint ventures (2006)
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