We estimate an augmented gravity model to analyse the effects of FDI into China originating in OECD countries on FDI into EU and other countries over the period 1990-2004. Our results suggest that on average, ceteris paribus, over the analysed period, FDI inflows into China have been...

The objective of this paper is to contribute to the development of an evidence-based system to monitor progress towards the European Research Area (ERA) and a knowledge-based economy. We start with an overview of existing theory and empirical evidence on the role of international technology...

The European Single Market has been a major driver of enhanced attractiveness of EU countries to foreign direct investment (FDI). Higher FDI by multinational firms in EU countries has fostered productivity and employment growth and has also generated wider benefits to host economies via...