Urgent tasks for research on Russian TNCs

Kuznetsov, Alexey (2010): Urgent tasks for research on Russian TNCs. Published in: Transnational Corporations , Vol. 19, No. 3 : pp. 81-95.

Abstract

Rapid cross-border expansion of Russian firms in the past decade has stimulated much research interest in Russian foreign direct investment (FDI), especially since 2003. This paper identifies several problems in the existing literature which still persist, in spite of the significant progress in research on Russian transnational corporations (TNCs). The paper stresses the importance of Russia’s unique recent history and its implications for the choice of investment destination for Russian firms. This paper concludes by suggesting that studies focusing on a more nuanced influence of the State on large as well as small and mediumsized Russian TNCs should be undertaken.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Russian TNCs; multidisciplinary approach; internationalization; the post-communist economy; FDI drivers; neighbourhood effect; state support
• Subjects: F - International Economics > F2 - International Factor Movements and International Business

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