Big Business and Economic Development: Conglomerates and Economic Groups in Developing Countries and Transition Economies under Globalisation Contributor(s): Fernández Jilberto, Alex E. (Editor), Hogenboom, Barbara (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415464617 ISBN-13: 9780415464611 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $33.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2008 Annotation: Bringing together an international and multidisciplinary group of experts, this is the first comprehensive volume to analyze conglomerates and economic groups in developing countries and transition economies. Using sixteen in-depth case studies it provides a comparative framework for the study of contemporary process of privatization, economic and financial liberalization and neoliberal globalization. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Development - Economic Development - Business & Economics | Development - Business Development - Business & Economics | Industries - General |
Dewey: 338.888 |
Series: Routledge Studies in International Business and the World Ec |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.1" W x 9" (1.45 lbs) 428 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Bringing together an international and multidisciplinary group of experts, this is the first comprehensive volume to analyze conglomerates and economic groups in developing countries and transition economies. Using sixteen in-depth case studies it provides a comparative framework for the study of contemporary process of privatization, economic and financial liberalization and neoliberal globalization. Exploring the various causes and economic, social and political effects of the rise of 'big business' in Asia, Latin America, Africa and Eastern Europe, the main issues that are examined include:
This volume is perfect as either a textbook or supplementary reading for students at all levels, as well as researchers and governmental and non-governmental professionals working and studying in the fields of international business and economic development. |