| Description |
x, 262 pages ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
1. Setting the Context: Multinational Enterprises in a System of Nation-States. A Rough Take-off for the Multinationals. Calibrating the Multinationals' Importance. Multinationals' Behavior in International Markets. The Challenge: Accommodating Multinationals and Nation-States -- 2. Tensions in the Background: Conflict between Multinational Enterprises and Nation-States. The Nation-States' Struggle for Jobs. Taxing Multinationals. Security for the Nation-State. Conflicts of Jurisdiction, Culture, and Principle -- 3. Inside the Emerging Economies: High Stakes for Nation-States and Multinational Enterprises. Latin America. Fading Stars of Asia. Transitional Economies: From Hungary to China. India. Conclusions -- 4. Inside the Industrialized Economies: New Sources of Tension. The Case of Europe. The Case of the United States. The Case of Japan. Common Problems, Common Responses -- 5. The Struggle over Open Markets: The Gathering Clouds. Ambivalence in the United States and Europe |
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Multinationals and the Struggle for Public Resources. Uncertainties in the International Political Climate -- 6. Righting the Balance: Possible Policy Responses. The Search for Global Principles. Bilateral Agreements. Industry-Centered Agreements. Regional Agreements. Possible New Initiatives. Unilateral Measures. Reprise |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
International business enterprises.
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Host countries (Business) -- Economic policy.
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Competition, International.
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Pressure groups.
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| LC no. |
98018472 |
| ISBN |
0674445821 |
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0674445821 alkaline paper |
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