Multinational Enterprises and the Global Economy, Second Edition

Contents:

Introduction to the Second Edition

PART I: FACTS, THEORY AND HISTORY
1. Definitions and Sources of Data

2. The Extent and Pattern of Foreign Direct Investment

3. The Motives for Foreign Production

4. Theories of Foreign Direct Investment

5. The Determinants of MNE Activity: The OLI Paradigm Revisited

6. The Emergence and Maturing of International Production: An Historical Excursion

PART II: INSIDE THE MULTINATIONAL ENTERPRISE
7. Entry and Expansion Strategies of MNEs

8. The Organisation of MNE Activity: The Internal Network

9. The Organisation of MNE Activity: The External Network

PART III: THE IMPACT OF MNE ACTIVITY
10. FDI, Growth and Development

11. Technology and Innovatory Capacity: The Role of Firms

12. Technology and Innovatory Capacity: The Role of Government

13. Employment and Human Resource Development

14. The Balance of Payments and the Structure of Trade

15. Market Structure, Performance and Business Practices

16. Linkages, Spillovers and Clustering

17. Distribution of the Value Added Created by MNEs

18. Political, Cultural and Social Responsibility Issues

PART IV: IMPLICATIONS FOR POLICY
19. Governments and MNE Activity: The Unilateral Response

20. Governments and MNE Activity: The Multilateral Response

PART V: LOOKING AHEAD
21. The Future of MNEs in a Global Economy

References

Index

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• Economia internacional
• Multinacionais