Abstract
We expand the Liability of Foreignness (LOF) construct beyond the product market domain to
include liabilities faced by firms attempting to secure resources in host capital markets. Drawing
from institutional theory and research in finance, we identify institutional distance, information
asymmetry, unfamiliarity, and cultural differences as the main sources of capital market LOF
(CMLOF). We then propose that the impact of these antecedent factors can be moderated
through bonding, signaling, organizational isomorphism, and reputational endorsements.
include liabilities faced by firms attempting to secure resources in host capital markets. Drawing
from institutional theory and research in finance, we identify institutional distance, information
asymmetry, unfamiliarity, and cultural differences as the main sources of capital market LOF
(CMLOF). We then propose that the impact of these antecedent factors can be moderated
through bonding, signaling, organizational isomorphism, and reputational endorsements.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 107-122 |
| Journal | Journal of International Business Studies |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2012 |