Determinants of Absorptive Capacity : a systematic literature review.
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2021
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Purpose – To conduct a literature review on the determinants of Absorptive Capacity (AC), which allows for
productivity spillovers from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in developed and developing countries.
Theoretical framework – This study is based on the literature indicating that before benefiting from spillovers,
companies need a certain level of knowledge and expertise.
Design/methodology/approach – A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of empirical studies on AC and productivity
spillovers is presented. A total of 60 articles were reviewed.
Findings – The SLR revealed that human capital and R&D investments are the most frequently cited determinants of
AC. R&D is especially important for developing countries.
Research, Practical & Social implications – Public policies targeting R&D development may be a valuable strategy to
facilitate productivity spillovers in developing countries.
Originality/value – This paper analyzes the determinants of AC while verifying how both developed and developing
countries can benefit from FDI, which is of great importance considering the growth of FDI in developing countries.
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Foreign direct investment, Productivity, Spillover, Investimento direto estrangeiro, Produtividade
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SILVEIRA, N. J. C. et al. Determinants of Absorptive Capacity: a systematic literature review. Revista GEPROS - Gestão da Produção, Operações e Sistemas, v.16, n. 2, p. 122-152, 2021. Disponível em: <https://revista.feb.unesp.br/index.php/gepros/article/view/2762>. Acesso em: 24 maio 2022.