TRAMES, 2007, 11(61/56), 3, 324–342
Technology-intensive
FDI and economic development in a small country – the case of Estonia
Marek Tiits
University of
Tartu and the Institute of Baltic Studies
Abstract. This article reviews the role of foreign direct investment in historic experiences aiming at ingon esesegane lause –mis
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Keywords: foreign direct investment, R&D and innovation
policy, economic development strategy, small countries, Estonia
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