Determinants of plant locations are known to be multiple. Locations of partners and competitors are crucial, as well as the territory's local characteristics. Some local characteristics can be natural. Others, like local taxes, reflect local agents' decisions. To what extent are local taxes...

An aspect of globalization that has attracted increased attention in recent years is intra-firm trade. Actually, an intra-firm trading relationship indicates that an affiliate is present in the partner country. Hence, distinguishing intra- and extra-firm dimensions gives us access to the...