Abstract:Purpose
This study aims to analyse how different types of public policies have supported the internationalisation of latecomer science-based firms, taking the case of large Brazilian pharmaceutical companies (LBPCs).
Design/methodology/approach
The methodology comprises a multiple case study and uses a literature review, fieldwork interviews and document analysis of eight LBPCs, five policymakers and three sector experts.
Findings
Direct and indirect policies differ in supporting LBPCs’ internationalisatio… Show more
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