arXiv · 2506.17657
Research on the recommendation framework of foreign enterprises from the perspective of multidimensional proximity
Abstract
As global economic integration progresses, foreign-funded enterprises play an increasingly crucial role in fostering local economic growth and enhancing industrial development. However, there are not many researches to deal with this aspect in recent years. This study utilizes the multidimensional proximity theory to thoroughly examine the criteria for selecting high-quality foreign-funded companies that are likely to invest in and establish factories in accordance with local conditions during the investment attraction process.First, this study leverages databases such as Wind and Osiris, along with government policy documents, to investigate foreign-funded enterprises and establish a high-quality database. Second, using a two-step method, enterprises aligned with local industrial strategies are identified. Third, a detailed analysis is conducted on key metrics, including industry revenue, concentration (measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index), and geographical distance (calculated using the Haversine formula). Finally, a multi-criteria decision analysis ranks the top five companies as the most suitable candidates for local investment, with the methodology validated through a case study in a district of Beijing.The example results show that the established framework helps local governments identify high-quality foreign-funded enterprises.
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Guoqiang Liang, Jiarui Xie, Mengxuan Li, Shuo Zhang. 2025-06-21. Research on the recommendation framework of foreign enterprises from the perspective of multidimensional proximity. https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.17657
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