Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
7-1982
Abstract
Many studies have concluded that multinational firms do not create significant technical and other vertical linkages in developing host countries. This case study of three multinational firms in the export-oriented electronics industry in Singapore shows that under certain conditions multinational firms can lead in creating local vertical linkages. It suggests that restrictive government policies to increase local purchases may not be necessary, effective or desirable in promoting local linkages by export-oriented multinational firms that respond primarily to international market conditions. The Singapore experience poinst to the importance of a healthy investment climate and rapid economic growth in encouraging multinational firms to forge local linkages.
Discipline
Asian Studies | Industrial Organization | International Business
Research Areas
Finance
Publication
World Development
Volume
10
Issue
7
First Page
585
Last Page
595
ISSN
0305-750X
Identifier
10.1016/0305-750x(82)90058-4
Publisher
Elsevier
Citation
LIM, Linda Y. C. and PANG, Eng Fong.
Vertical Linkages and Multinational Enterprises in Developing Countries. (1982). World Development. 10, (7), 585-595.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/lkcsb_research/245
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Publisher
Creative Commons License
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1016/0305-750x(82)90058-4