This paper presents an empirical analysis on the extent to which a country’s welfare spending influences foreign direct investment (FDI) decisions, particularly as they relate to relocations. We argue, and subsequently empirically test, that higher welfare spending by governments attracts...

This article examines variations in local input linkages in foreign transnational corporations in Malaysia. It employs a unique data set, covering inward investors in the electrical and electronics industry, and analyzes the determinants of variations in local input uses. The article...