Dynamics of outward FDI and productivity spillovers in logistics services industry: Evidence from China

• Outward FDI from and productivity growth in China’s logistics services industry (LSI) are analyzed. • Outward FDI has long-term productivity enhancing effects on China’s LSI. • Outward FDI is both a cause and an effect of improved productivity in LSI. • BRI-induced changes in outward FDI are assoc...
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• Outward FDI from and productivity growth in China’s logistics services industry (LSI) are analyzed. • Outward FDI has long-term productivity enhancing effects on China’s LSI. • Outward FDI is both a cause and an effect of improved productivity in LSI. • BRI-induced changes in outward FDI are associated with productivity growth in LSI. • State-ownership has a non-negative effect on LSI’s productivity. Ausführliche Beschreibung