Journal article
Authors list: Schiersch, Alexander; Bertschek, Irene; Niebel, Thomas
Publication year: 2024
Journal: Economics of Innovation and New Technology
ISSN: 1043-8599
eISSN: 1476-8364
Open access status: Hybrid
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1080/10438599.2024.2309675
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Group
Abstract:
We analyse variation in firm performance as a function of the international diversification of ICT imports by firms. Drawing on administrative data from 2010 and 2014 on nearly 4000 German manufacturing firms, we find that firms with ICT sourcing that is diversified across multiple countries perform better than similar, less-diversified firms. This finding holds true for two performance metrics (value added and gross operational surplus) as well as for two indicators of diversification. Our paper thus contributes to deliberations on Europe's digital sovereignty.
Citation Styles
Harvard Citation style: Schiersch, A., Bertschek, I. and Niebel, T. (2024) To diversify or not? The link between global sourcing of ICT goods and firm performance, Economics of Innovation and New Technology. https://doi.org/10.1080/10438599.2024.2309675
APA Citation style: Schiersch, A., Bertschek, I., & Niebel, T. (2024). To diversify or not? The link between global sourcing of ICT goods and firm performance. Economics of Innovation and New Technology. https://doi.org/10.1080/10438599.2024.2309675
Keywords
D24; digital sovereignty; F14; F23; firm performance; global sourcing; ICT goods imports; INPUTS; L14; L23; MARKUPS
