This paper provides original evidence about Chinese Outward Direct Investments in Italy. Data have been collected at the micro level, through a multiple-choice questionnaire, designed by the author and submitted to the whole population of Dragon multinationals. With a response rate of 86%, we draw a detailed profile of Chinese parent companies and document their pull, push factors, and entry mode strategies. Empirical findings are consistent with the theoretical literature.
Gattai, V. (2012). Chinese ODI in Italy: An Empirical Investigation at the Firm-Level. JOURNAL OF CHINESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS STUDIES, 10(1), 47-66 [10.1080/14765284.2012.638465].
Chinese ODI in Italy: An Empirical Investigation at the Firm-Level
GATTAI, VALERIA
2012
Abstract
This paper provides original evidence about Chinese Outward Direct Investments in Italy. Data have been collected at the micro level, through a multiple-choice questionnaire, designed by the author and submitted to the whole population of Dragon multinationals. With a response rate of 86%, we draw a detailed profile of Chinese parent companies and document their pull, push factors, and entry mode strategies. Empirical findings are consistent with the theoretical literature.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.