Impacts of FDI Linkages on the Labor Productivity of Domestic Firms: The Role of Local Business Environment
Vu Nam (),
Bich Ngoc Thi Le and
Thanh Le
SAGE Open, 2025, vol. 15, issue 3, 21582440251362392
Abstract:
This study contributes to the literature on the spillovers of foreign direct investment by presenting empirical evidence on the impact of linkages with foreign-invested firms on the productivity of domestic firms in different local business environments. Using longitudinal data in a transitional economy of Vietnam from 2012 to 2018 and applying different estimation techniques to deal with the potential endogeneity problem, the study shows that linkages with foreign-invested firms have a positive impact on the labor productivity of domestic firms. This relationship is significantly enhanced in an improved local business environment. Additionally, this enhancement effect is observed among firms with a smaller size and those operating in medium- and high-technology industries. The findings suggest important implications to support businesses through improving the local business environment in transition economies.
Keywords: business environment; FDI linkages; productivity; transitional economy; Vietnam (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1177/21582440251362392
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