In this paper we describe the evolution of the Uppsala model, which we see as a gradual substitution of economics-type assumptions with ones derived from the behavioral theory of the firm and from empirical studies of international firm behavior. We rely upon them to introduce a new version of...

In this paper, we extend the existing understanding of the Uppsala model to explain a dynamic evolution. We adapt Teece’s distinction between operational and dynamic capabilities to build a theory that explains the characteristics of emerging multinational enterprises’ (EMBEs)...