Reconciling Internalization Theory and the Eclectic Paradigm

The eclectic paradigm of Dunning (1980) (with its OLI and four motives for FDI framework) can be reconciled with the firm and country matrix of Rugman (1981). However, the fit is not perfect. The main reason for misalignment is that Dunning is focused upon outward FDI into host economies, whereas Rugman’s matrix is for firm‐level strategy covering MNE activity in both home and host countries

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Year of publication:	2010
Authors:	Rugman, Alan M.
Published in:	Multinational Business Review. - Emerald Group Publishing Limited, ISSN 2054-1686, ZDB-ID 2070887-7. - Vol. 18.2010, 2, p. 1-12
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Subject:	Internalization theory \| Dunning’s eclectic paradigm \| firm‐specific advantages \| Country specific advantages \| Multinational enterprises

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Type of publication:	Article
Type of publication (narrower categories):	review-article
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	10.1108/1525383X201000007 [DOI]
Source:	Other ZBW resources

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