Technology Spillover of Foreign Direct Investment: An Analysis of Different Clusters in India

Behera, Smruti Ranjan Behera and Dua, Pami Dua and Goldar, Bishwanath Goldar (2012): Technology Spillover of Foreign Direct Investment: An Analysis of Different Clusters in India.

Abstract

This paper explores the technology spillover effect of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Indian manufacturing industries across different clusters in India. To measure the spillover effect to domestic firms in a particular cluster, a model is used that combines an innovative production function with a conventional one. The empirical findings reveal significant variations across clusters with regard to spillovers. While some clusters benefit from cluster-specific foreign presence and technology stock, a more commonly observed pattern is that domestic firms in a cluster gain from the presence of foreign firms in other clusters of the region and region-specific technology stock.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Foreign Direct Investment; Technology Spillover; Clusters; Firm location
• Subjects: C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C2 - Single Equation Models ; Single Variables > C23 - Panel Data Models ; Spatio-temporal Models; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C8 - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology ; Computer Programs > C83 - Survey Methods ; Sampling Methods; L - Industrial Organization > L6 - Industry Studies: Manufacturing > L60 - General

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