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Reconciling Internalization Theory and the Eclectic Paradigm

Alan M. Rugman (Distinguished visiting Professor at Saint Louis University and Editor‐in‐Chief of Multinational Business Review)

Multinational Business Review

ISSN: 1525-383X

Article publication date: 17 June 2010

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Abstract

The eclectic paradigm of Dunning (1980) (with its OLI and four motives for FDI framework) can be reconciled with the firm and country matrix of Rugman (1981). However, the fit is not perfect. The main reason for misalignment is that Dunning is focused upon outward FDI into host economies, whereas Rugman’s matrix is for firm‐level strategy covering MNE activity in both home and host countries

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Rugman, A.M. (2010), "Reconciling Internalization Theory and the Eclectic Paradigm", Multinational Business Review, Vol. 18 No. 2, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/1525383X201000007

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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