Contemporary Perspectives on Internationalization: Subnational, Regional, Digital

Abstract

The internationalization patterns of firms are changing in response to evolving institutional frameworks and rapid advances in digital technologies. Despite a long tradition of academic research on internationalization, there is much we do not know about how today’s firms expand internationally. My dissertation research addresses three important aspects of contemporary internationalization. First, the impact of foreign investment location choices at the subnational level. Second, the role of regional offices in managing regional operations. Third, the unique international opportunities and challenges faced by firms selling fully digital products.