Knowledge Spillovers, Absorptive Capacities and the Impact of FDI on Economic Growth: Empirical Evidence from Transition Economies

Sabina Silajdzic, Eldin Mehić · 2015 · Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences

Summary. Foreign direct investment boosts economic growth in transition economies primarily through knowledge spillovers rather than capital alone. The study finds that countries with higher government and business R&D spending capture greater growth benefits from FDI. The research demonstrates that FDI targeting manufacturing sectors and focused on knowledge and efficiency gains produces stronger economic outcomes than other investment types.

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Silajdzic, S., & Mehić, E.. (2015). Knowledge Spillovers, Absorptive Capacities and the Impact of FDI on Economic Growth: Empirical Evidence from Transition Economies. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.06.142

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DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.06.142
Categories: innovation-networks, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28