This paper surveys what is known about the extent of international technology diffusion and
channels through which technology spreads. Productivity differences explain much of the …

This article surveys the latest developments in the literature on the impact of inward foreign
direct investment (FDI) on growth in develo** countries. In general, FDI is thought of as a …

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and shelter; regulate our climate and disease; maintain nutrient cycles and oxygen …

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international business... thanks to Dunning and Lundan, have at their disposal, a wealth of …

In this paper, we examine the various links among foreign direct investment (FDI), financial
markets, and economic growth. We explore whether countries with better financial systems …

We present a new data set for years of schooling across countries for the 1960–2000 period.
The series are constructed from the OECD database on educational attainment and from …

We review the econometric literature on measuring the returns to R&D. The theoretical
frameworks that have been used are outlined, followed by an extensive discussion of …

Actors and institutions in localities and regions across the world are seeking prosperity and
well-being amidst tumultuous and disruptive shifts and transitions generated by: an …

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This paper surveys the convergence literature. It begins by laying out different definitions of
convergence and by showing the link between the convergence issue and the growth theory …