Born Global Firms

Competition in the domestic market has become more intense through globalization, and policymakers in many countries have become acutely aware of the increased importance of exports as a source of growth. There is a particular interest in so-called “Born Global” firms that quickly expand into multiple export markets and generate a large proportion of their revenues from foreign sales. This project proposes a research agenda to identify, measure and gain insight into Swedish Born Global firms. We will study impacts at the level of individual firms, which allow us to study highly detailed firm dynamics and heterogeneity. The results will shed light on the underlying characteristics that lead to the rise and sustained success of Born Global firms.