Multinationals, the State and Control of the Nigerian Economy
Multinationals, the State and Control of the Nigerian Economy

Author: Thomas J. Biersteker

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2014-07-14

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 140085850X

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Thomas Biersteker evaluates the sources of Third World economic nationalism and assesses the significance of the changes that have taken place between North and South since the early 1970s. Neo-classical and neo-Marxist approaches to international and comparative political economy are explored to develop methods and select criteria for the assessment of major change. Originally published in 1987. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

The Impact of Multinational Corporations on Nigeria's Economy
The Impact of Multinational Corporations on Nigeria's Economy

Author: Abdullahi Hussaini

Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9783847309307

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A Multinational Corporation is an enterprise that manages production or delivers services in more than one country. By this definition, Multinational Corporations are expected to assist in the socio-economic development of the country where their businesses are striving through job creation, technology transfer and social responsibilities as appropriate. Most Multinational Corporations have failed in the development of the third world countries as elaborated in this book making reference to Peugeot Automobile and the Nigeria's economy. The Impact of Peugeot Automobile Nigeria as a case study was assessed and both the positive and negative impacts were enumerated.

The Promises and Perils of Multinational Corporations
The Promises and Perils of Multinational Corporations

Author: Dan-Jumbo Comfort T.

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 6

ISBN-13:

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This article explores the concept of multinational corporations, their evolution, and impact on the developing economies with Nigeria in focus. Several theories of multinational enterprises were reviewed and how these theories, as well as the activities of the multinational firms, are related to the development of the Nigerian economy. Arguments put forward by different scholars were also discussed. Finally, it was recommended that for the Nigerian economy to develop, conscious actions have to be taken to move the economy from an import-dependent to an exporting economy.

Multinational Companies and Conflicts in Africa
Multinational Companies and Conflicts in Africa

Author: Rose Ngomba-Roth

Publisher: LIT Verlag Münster

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 3825804925

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Nigeria, Africa's most populated country is rich in ethnic diversity - a reason why it suffers from many conflicts. The country is one of the top five oil producers. The recent resource crisis in the Niger Delta is caused by poor division of resources, underdevelopment, and mismanagement. The failure of the young democracy would have a vehement effect in the country and in Africa as a whole. The government has to consolidate its democracy, uphold unity and sovereignty. To secure democracy it will need support from the Nigerians themselves, the multinational oil companies and the international world.

Multinational Corporations and Local Firms in Emerging Economies
Multinational Corporations and Local Firms in Emerging Economies

Author: Eric Rugraff

Publisher: Amsterdam University Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 9089642943

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In order for foreign direct investment to have deep and lasting positive effects on host countries, it is essential that multinational corporations have close direct and indirect interaction with local firms. A valuable addition to the emerging literature on multinational-local firm interfaces, this book provides a number of case studies from emerging economies that examine such mutually beneficial business relationships and the policy measures necessary to support them.