Overview

This work presents case studies of the emergence and evolution of MNCs based in 11 developed and developing countries of widely divergent patterns of national development. From this analysis, the author develops a comprehensive theory of the emergence and evolution of MNCs from a macroeconomic perspective.

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Author:   Paz Estrella Tolentino
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Volume:   v.15
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.080kg
ISBN:  

9780415145756

ISBN 10:   0415145759
Pages:   496
Publication Date:   23 November 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part 1 Introduction; Chapter 1 The theoretical foundations; Part 2 Multinational corporations from the resource-abundant countries; Chapter 2 The emergence of multinational corporations from the United States; Chapter 3 The evolution of multinational corporations from the United States; Chapter 4 The emergence and evolution of multinational corporations from Sweden; Chapter 5 The emergence and evolution of multinational corporations from Brazil; Chapter 6 Conclusion; Part 3 Multinational corporations from the resource-scarce large countries; Chapter 7 The emergence and evolution of multinational corporations from the United Kingdom; Chapter 8 The emergence and evolution of multinational corporations from Germany; Chapter 9 The emergence and evolution of multinational corporations from Japan; Chapter 10 The emergence and evolution of multinational corporations from Taiwan; Chapter 11 The emergence and evolution of multinational corporations from South Korea; Chapter 12 Conclusion; Part 4 Multinational corporations from the resource-scarce small countries; Chapter 13 The emergence and evolution of multinational corporations from Switzerland; Chapter 14 The emergence and evolution of multinational corporations from Hong Kong; Chapter 15 The emergence and evolution of multinational corporations from Singapore; Chapter 16 Conclusion; Part 5 Conclusion; Chapter 17 The emergence and evolution of multinational corporations;

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Multinational Corporations: Emergence and Evolution has nuttin' to do with small biz. But if you might envision your $100,000-a-year company taking over a big chunk of Corporate Earth, you can herein learn how other powerhouses have historically developed. - Sacremento Business Journal Joe Vanacore, Associate Editor, April 6, 2001. <br>

'The ... book certainly offers a new perspective on the subject ... [and] ... gives the reader the possibility to study multinationals in detail.' - The Journal of European Economic History, Vol 32, No 3.

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