RT Journal Article
T1 Determinants of International R&D Outsourcing: The Role of Trade
A1 García Vega, María
A1 Huergo Orejas, Elena
AB This paper investigates the determinants of international R&D outsourcing, in particular the role of trade. We construct a monopolistic competition model with heterogeneous firms where outsourcing increases a firm’s fixed transaction as well as its productivity. Financial constraints affect the decision to outsource R&D more to non-exporters than to exporters. In contrast, exporters are more sensitive to a lack of information because they have higher losses when there is technology leakage. We test these predictions using a panel database of Spanish companies. The results highlight the relevance of information in competitive markets, and the role of trade to induce companies to engage in other globalization strategies.
PB Wiley
SN 1363-6669
YR 2011
FD 2011
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/45128
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/45128
LA eng
DS Docta Complutense
RD 19 dic 2025