The role of reference groups in international investment decisions by firms from emerging economies

Journal of International Management

Volumn 16, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 143-153

  Li, Jiatao ^a   Yao, Fiona Kun ^b  

^a HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY   (Hong Kong)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

Author keywords

China; Emerging economies; Reference groups

Indexed keywords

EID: 77953687573     PISSN: 10754253     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.intman.2010.03.005     Document Type: Article

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