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This dissertation studies two topics. First, a thorough analysis of the investment strategies of multinational firms is conducted. Empirical relationships that govern the evolution of foreign equity participation at the firm level are provided, followed by a theoretical model to…

This dissertation consists of three essays broadly centering on external changes and how organizations respond to these change by altering themselves. My investigations focus on knowledge transfer and innovation related firm responses with an emphasis on firms¿ especially, Multi…

Multinational firms working on construction projects often encounter significant risks beyond those encountered by local firms. Although risk mitigation measures are used when venturing into international markets, there has been little research into evaluating the impact of risk…

This dissertation explores the effects of foreign ownership on labor markets in developing economies, focusing on the wage differentials observed between multinational and local firms. The first chapter conjectures that the premiums to employment in establishments with foreign d…

This dissertation develops an analytical and empirical framework to understand the effect of global financial flows on a heterogeneous-agent economy. The global integration of financial markets was an important milestone that characterizes the recent history of the world economy…