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Thoroughly updated and substantially extended, this internationally successful text explores transnational corporations (TNCs), their activities and effects, as well as the theories developed to explain them. Invaluable for courses as well as researchers in international business, international economics, globalization, international relations, economic geography and history of economic thought on the TNCs. Key features of this edition:A unique critical analysis of all the theories of TNCs in their historical context and with insightful commentaries at the end of each chapter, now extended to cover network theory and dynamic capabilities theoryClear exposition of concepts on the evolution and the activities of TNCsAnalysis of effects of TNCs' activities on: innovation; labour; trade; balance of payments and the fiscal revenue of countriesDiscussions on new topics such as the digital TNCs and global value chainsA contribution to the history of economic thought on the TNCSummary boxes as well as suggestions for further reading within each chapter give opportunities for discussion and extended learning. Ideal for advanced bachelors and masters courses in international business, economics, international relations, globalization and economic geography as well as the history of economic thought, Transnational Corporations and International Production is an essential text for appreciating the evolution, explanations and impact of TNCs in a globalised world.

Thoroughly updated and substantially extended, this internationally successful text explores transnational corporations (TNCs), their activities and effects, as well as the theories developed to explain them. Invaluable for courses as well as researchers in international business, international economics, globalization, international relations, economic geography and history of economic thought on the TNCs. Key features of this edition:A unique critical analysis of all the theories of TNCs in their historical context and with insightful commentaries at the end of each chapter, now extended to cover network theory and dynamic capabilities theoryClear exposition of concepts on the evolution and the activities of TNCsAnalysis of effects of TNCs' activities on: innovation; labour; trade; balance of payments and the fiscal revenue of countriesDiscussions on new topics such as the digital TNCs and global value chainsA contribution to the history of economic thought on the TNCSummary boxes as well as suggestions for further reading within each chapter give opportunities for discussion and extended learning. Ideal for advanced bachelors and masters courses in international business, economics, international relations, globalization and economic geography as well as the history of economic thought, Transnational Corporations and International Production is an essential text for appreciating the evolution, explanations and impact of TNCs in a globalised world.

Recent years have seen a dramatic increase in international production worldwide, accompanied by considerable changes in its geographical structure. This volume examines the role of transnational corporations (TNCs) in the geography of international production, covering both theoretical and empirical aspects, and drawing conclusions for future policy-making. This work will be essential to scholars, policy-makers and professionals in the areas of international business strategy, international economics and political science.

Recent years have seen a dramatic increase in international production worldwide, accompanied by considerable changes in its geographical structure. This volume examines the role of transnational corporations (TNCs) in the geography of international production, covering both theoretical and empirical aspects, and drawing conclusions for future policy-making. This work will be essential to scholars, policy-makers and professionals in the areas of international business strategy, international economics and political science.

This major new text looks at the key elements in the operation and strategic development of international firms. Offering a comprehensive theoretical approach, together with wide-ranging cases to illustrate central issues, this text takes a multidisciplinary approach to show how international firms operate in the changing global environment, and how they make decisions for successful growth. It is designed for students undertaking courses in international business, economics and management at final year undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA level.