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Panel 3. "Economists are fudging the definition of emerging economies" * We cannot transpose the experience of CEE countries onto Asia, and vice versa, e.g., in understanding the relationship between development and FDI. Panel 3. 1. Bob Pearce: For 2. Beata Javorcik: Against
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Panel 3 "Economists are fudging the definition of emerging economies" * We cannot transpose the experience of CEE countries onto Asia, and vice versa, e.g., in understanding the relationship between development and FDI.
Panel 3 • 1. Bob Pearce: For • 2. Beata Javorcik: Against • 3. Rajah Rasiah: For • 4. Charles Dhanaraj: Against
Panel 3 • Robert D. Pearce is Professor of International Business in the Department of Economics of Henley Business School at the University of Reading. His research is one of the pillars underpinning Reading’s international reputation for leadership in International Business. He has published extensively throughout mainstream International Business, but is perhaps best known for his theoretical and empirical work on subsidiary level strategy in multinational enterprises, and on research and development in MNEs. • Dr Beata Javorcik is Reader in the Department of Economics at the University of Oxford. Before Oxford, Beata was at the World Bank in Washington DC for eight years, researching and providing policy advice to developing countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and Asia. Beata’s research focuses on the determinants and consequences of inflows of foreign debt investment, the links between exporting and firm performance, and tariff evasion.
Panel 3 • Dr. Rajah Rasiah is Professor of Technology and Innovation Management at the University of Malaya. He has been a consultant for the Asian Development Bank, OECD, the International Labor Organization and many UN bodies. He currently specializes in foreign direct investment, learning and innovation, and competitiveness. • Dr Charles Dhanaraj is Associate Professor of Strategy and International Business and FWP Jones Faculty Fellow at the Richard Ivey School of Business, at the University of Western Ontario. He was originally trained as an engineer and worked in manufacturing strategic planning and business development. Charles’ research focuses on globalisation, innovation and collaboration. • All our panellists are eminently well qualified to speak on the topic for the session!