Enterprises’ internationalization, R&D investment and enterprise performance

Yanyu Fu

Finance Research Letters, 2024, vol. 67, issue PA

Abstract: This study explores the relationship between enterprise internationalization, research and development (R&D) investment, and performance using data from Chinese listed companies between 2016 and 2022. The research finds that international expansion significantly enhances firm performance, with R&D investment acting as a mediator. This effect is more pronounced in non-state-owned enterprises (NSOEs) due to their greater flexibility and quicker decision-making compared with SOEs. Regression analysis reveals that increased international activities lead to higher returns on assets and market value. R&D investment supports technological and innovative capabilities, enhancing firms’ adaptability in international markets and improving performance. These findings underscore the need for policies that encourage internationalization and R&D investment, particularly for NSOEs, to foster competitive advantage and sustainable growth. The study contributes to the literature on international business and provides practical implications for policymakers and corporate managers aiming to leverage global opportunities for enhanced performance.

Keywords: Enterprise internationalization; R&D investment; Enterprise performance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.frl.2024.105721

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