Revisiting the liability of foreignness: political ideology, globalization, and discrimination

Foreign companies often face more regulatory challenges than local ones when operating in different countries, which is partly due to unfamiliarity with local rules and networks. However, discrimination against foreign firms has not been studied as much, as discussed in this podcast episode focusing on a new study that explores how the political beliefs of a host country’s government can increase the regulatory risks for foreign firms, particularly through discrimination. Citation: Muratova, Y., Dhanaraj, C. & Svystunova, L. (2025) Revisiting the liability of foreignness: political ideology, globalization, and discrimination. Journal of International Business Studies. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-025-00782-2