#2716. Investment agreements and the fragmentation of firms across countries
November 2026 | publication date |
Proposal available till | 30-05-2025 |
4 total number of authors per manuscript | 3510 $ |
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Journal’s subject area: |
Political Science and International Relations;
Economics and Econometrics; |
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Abstract:
The article explores the global ownership structure of firms in the context of the investment regime. The results show that by strategically locating subsidiaries in “transit” countries, firms systematically increase their access to investment agreements.
Keywords:
Bilateral investment treaty; Foreign direct investment; Investor-state dispute settlement; MNCs; Ownership structure; Regulatory chill
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