Transnationals and governments: recent policies in Japan, France, Germany, the United States and Britain

Because of the potential ease with which transnational corporations can relocate, there has been a tendency for many governments to avoid direct attempts to intervene in their activities. Nonetheless, the major economies have adopted a wide range of policies towards transnational corporations. Some...

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Main Authors: Bailey, David 1938- (Author), Harte, George (Author), Sugden, Roger (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London u.a. Routledge 1994
Edition:1. publ.
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:Because of the potential ease with which transnational corporations can relocate, there has been a tendency for many governments to avoid direct attempts to intervene in their activities. Nonetheless, the major economies have adopted a wide range of policies towards transnational corporations. Some (Japan and France in particular) have been very concerned by the impact of such firms. Others (most notably Britain) have had a relatively relaxed attitude
This book offers a unique account of policy towards transnational over the last thirty years or so. It features: detailed, up-to-date accounts of policy in Japan, France, Germany, the United States and Britain; the role of organisations other than governments, including trade unions, business and opposition parties; summaries of which issues have most concerned which countries; overall characterisations of each country's policy stance
. The result will appeal to those interested in industrial economics, international business, global political economy, and international law
Physical Description:VIII, 235 S.
ISBN:0415098254

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