Transnational Corporations and Industrial Transformation in Latin America
Transnational Corporations and Industrial Transformation in Latin America

Author: Rhys Owen Jenkins

Publisher:

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13:

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Analysis of the economic role of multinational enterprises in industrial development in Latin America - reviews economic theories and impact of foreign capital since 1920; includes case studies of the motor vehicle industry and pharmaceutical industry; describes the development of export oriented industries, esp. The clothing industry and electronics industry; explains effects of MNEs on social structure and industrial policy. References, statistical tables.

Transnational Corporations and Industrial Transformation in Latin America
Transnational Corporations and Industrial Transformation in Latin America

Author: Rhys Owen Jenkins

Publisher:

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13:

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Analysis of the economic role of multinational enterprises in industrial development in Latin America - reviews economic theories and impact of foreign capital since 1920; includes case studies of the motor vehicle industry and pharmaceutical industry; describes the development of export oriented industries, esp. The clothing industry and electronics industry; explains effects of MNEs on social structure and industrial policy. References, statistical tables.

Transnational Corporations and Uneven Development (RLE International Business)
Transnational Corporations and Uneven Development (RLE International Business)

Author: Rhys Jenkins

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-02-15

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1135133026

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Is the transnational coporation (TNC) an engine of growth capable of eliminating international economic inequalities or a major obstacle to development through a massive drain of surplus to advanced countries? This book presents five different perspectives on the role of TNCs: Neo-Classical Global Reach Neo-Imperialist Neo-Fundamentalist Internationalization of capital The author looks at their effect on local labour and capital, and considers the future prospects for TNC involvement in the Third World. The book provides an excellent comparative analysis of TNCs and will appeal to students in development studies and international economics.

The Puzzle of Latin American Economic Development
The Puzzle of Latin American Economic Development

Author: Patrice Franko

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-09-07

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 1442212187

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Thoroughly revised and updated, this foundational text provides the basic economic tools for students to understand the problems facing the countries of Latin America. In the fourth edition, Patrice Franko analyzes challenges to the neoliberal model of development and highlights recent macroeconomic changes in the region. Including charts and tables with the most current data available, the book also offers a wealth of new boxed discussions and vignettes.

Multinational Corporations and the Third World (RLE International Business)
Multinational Corporations and the Third World (RLE International Business)

Author: Chris J. Dixon

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-11-26

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0415657296

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This book is a comprehensive study of the role of multinational corporations in the economies of the Third World. It begins by providing a comprehensive overview of the activities of multinational corporations and the main areas of research and debate. It goes on to discuss specific sociological, developmental and material effects on Third World countries resulting from involvement with multinational corporations. It includes case studies detailing the mid-twentieth century history and probable effects of specific multinational corporations' involvement in Third World countries.

Industry and Environment in Latin America
Industry and Environment in Latin America

Author: Rhys Jenkins

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-10-24

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 1317797620

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The impact of globalisation on the environment is a much debated issue, reflected in the growing literature on the effects of trade liberalization, the activities of transnational corporations and international finance. Using case-studies from Latin America, this book sets out these debates and presents new empirical evidence on key questions.

Globalization and Development
Globalization and Development

Author: José Antonio Ocampo

Publisher: Stanford University Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 9780804749565

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Globalization and Development draws upon the experiences of the Latin American and Caribbean region to provide a multidimensional assessment of the globalization process from the perspective of developing countries. Based on a study by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), this book gives a historical overview of economic development in the region and presents both an economic and noneconomic agenda that addresses disparity, respects diversity, and fosters complementarity among regional, national, and international institutions. For orders originating outside of North America, please visit the World Bank website for a list of distributors and geographic discounts at http://publications.worldbank.org/howtoorder or e-mail [email protected].