In the international business literature location behavior has traditionally been analyzed using Dunning's (1977) OLI framework, which focuses on the nature, role and behavior of multinational enterprise. In this paper we argue that this approach is now no longer appropriate for discussing the...

The location decisions of multinational enterprises (MNEs) are increasingly becoming the targets of lobbying efforts by government inward investment agencies (IIAs). This is related to the increasing mobility of MNE operations as the firms seek to rationalize and leverage their international...

This paper explores the intersection of international business and economic geography through the lens of connectivity and complementarity of locations. Both facets are leveraged by economic agents like multinational enterprises (MNEs). Complementarity highlights the value created by integrating...