We examine whether an increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) flows necessarily increases international technology transfer (ITT). The answer to this question depends on whether FDI is the sole channel of ITT or whether other channels of ITT such as imitation are present for the host...

A developing country may attract foreign direct investment (FDI) for (1) technology transfer that increases local firm profits or for (2) wage premiums that benefit workers. The two never occur together but if the country can attract FDI, it is guaranteed either the technology transfer or the...