Multinationals and Industrial Competitiveness: A New Agenda (New Horizons in International Business series)

Focusing on the contribution of multinational enterprises to economic development, Dunning and Narula analyze recent trends in international business. Eleven essays (most previously published in various journals) cover three main areas: cross-border trade, research and development alliances, and foreign direct investment. Particular attention is paid to the efforts of national governments to promote their countries' intellectual capital. The authors teach business at the U. of Reading, UK. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)