| Description |
x, 287 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
1. The multinational enterprise, industrial development and policy : an introduction to the primary themes of this volume -- 2. Developing countries versus multinationals in a globalizing world : the dangers of falling behind -- 3. Industrial development, globalization and multinational enterprises : new realities for developing countries -- 4. Incorporating trade into the investment development path -- 5. Multinational firms, regional integration and globalizing markets -- 6. Explaining international R&D alliances and the role of governments -- 7. Explaining strategic R&D alliances of European firms -- 8. R&D collaboration by 'stand-alone' SMEs : opportunities and limitations in the ICT sector -- 9. Relational assets : the new competitive advantages of MNEs and countries -- 10. Regaining competitiveness for Asian enterprises -- 11. The role of foreign direct investment in upgrading China's competitiveness |
| Summary |
"This book offers an important contribution to the contemporary debate on the role of multinational enterprises (MNEs) in economic development in an increasingly globalizing, knowledge-intensive and alliance-based world economy." "Covering a range of issues from economic development, alliance capitalism, government policies, regional integration and industrial development, this authoritative book will greatly appeal to academics and economists, especially those interested in international business and management."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
International business enterprises.
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Investments, Foreign.
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Globalization -- Economic aspects.
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Strategic alliances (Business)
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Research, Industrial -- Economic aspects.
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Competition.
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Industrial policy.
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| Author |
Narula, Rajneesh, 1963-
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| LC no. |
2004048998 |
| ISBN |
1843766868 |
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1843766868 (hbk.) |
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1843766868 (hbk.) |
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