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The process of economi c coopera t i on among devel oping countrie
s ha s come a l ong way s i nce the ea rl y 1960s . A l ong s i de
the movement f rom the e s tab l i s hment of reg i onal and subreg
i on a l i n tegration and cooperati on g rou p i ngs to the e l
aborati on of concepts and a pproaches for g l obal and i nterreg i
onal coopera t i on ( such a s , for exampl e , the scheme for a gl
oba l sys tem of trade preferences a mong deve l o p ing countries
) , there has b een a n exten s ion of the scope of coopera t i on
, ori g ina l l y focused on trade , to other a rea s , i ncl u d
ing moneta ry a n d f i nan c i a l ma tters , produ c t ion , ma
rketing , and s o on . Today , the proce s s of economic
cooperation among deve l o p ing countri es occu p i e s an i
mportan t pl ace i n the economi c s t rategies a n d pol ic ies of
devel o p i n g countrie s and , in recent years , wit h the marked
deteri o ration in the wo rl d economi c s i tu a t io n and the
wea ken i ng of i n ternat i onal cooperati on for deve l opmen t ,
it has acqu ired even grea ter importa nce and u rgency . I n deed
, i n v iew of the pro s pects for the worl d economy for th e comi
n g yea rs , i t h a s b ecome an i mpera t i ve i f the devel
oping cou n t ries a re going to b e abl e to env i sage the
transformation of their economies and the g rowth ra tes th ey need
.
This title was first published in 2003. Among the major challenges
transition economies are facing is how to cope with globalization.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) has proved the most dynamic
(defensive and offensive) response, as an integration and network
tool, yet outward FDI has so far been overlooked in research. The
vitality of outward FDI as an entry mode to the global economy is
discussed in this authoritative volume from various angles,
beginning with the context of the development strategy and the
transition process. The experiences of the Slovene way of
internationalization are compared with those of other transition
economies. Readers will learn about the size, geographical
distribution, trends and sectoral allocation of such outward FDI
(OFDI) as well as the major motives, barriers and problems. The
book also responds to questions about the extent to which outward
FDI is instrumental in development/transition, EU accession and
competitiveness strengthening. Based on extensive empirical
research and focused case studies, the volume provides valuable
lessons for other EU candidate countries and transition economies,
while managerial experiences in entering Central and Eastern
European markets offer universal internationalization lessons.
The process of economi c coopera t i on among devel oping countrie
s ha s come a l ong way s i nce the ea rl y 1960s . A l ong s i de
the movement f rom the e s tab l i s hment of reg i onal and subreg
i on a l i n tegration and cooperati on g rou p i ngs to the e l
aborati on of concepts and a pproaches for g l obal and i nterreg i
onal coopera t i on ( such a s , for exampl e , the scheme for a gl
oba l sys tem of trade preferences a mong deve l o p ing countries
) , there has b een a n exten s ion of the scope of coopera t i on
, ori g ina l l y focused on trade , to other a rea s , i ncl u d
ing moneta ry a n d f i nan c i a l ma tters , produ c t ion , ma
rketing , and s o on . Today , the proce s s of economic
cooperation among deve l o p ing countri es occu p i e s an i
mportan t pl ace i n the economi c s t rategies a n d pol ic ies of
devel o p i n g countrie s and , in recent years , wit h the marked
deteri o ration in the wo rl d economi c s i tu a t io n and the
wea ken i ng of i n ternat i onal cooperati on for deve l opmen t ,
it has acqu ired even grea ter importa nce and u rgency . I n deed
, i n v iew of the pro s pects for the worl d economy for th e comi
n g yea rs , i t h a s b ecome an i mpera t i ve i f the devel
oping cou n t ries a re going to b e abl e to env i sage the
transformation of their economies and the g rowth ra tes th ey need
.
This title was first published in 2003. Among the major challenges
transition economies are facing is how to cope with globalization.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) has proved the most dynamic
(defensive and offensive) response, as an integration and network
tool, yet outward FDI has so far been overlooked in research. The
vitality of outward FDI as an entry mode to the global economy is
discussed in this authoritative volume from various angles,
beginning with the context of the development strategy and the
transition process. The experiences of the Slovene way of
internationalization are compared with those of other transition
economies. Readers will learn about the size, geographical
distribution, trends and sectoral allocation of such outward FDI
(OFDI) as well as the major motives, barriers and problems. The
book also responds to questions about the extent to which outward
FDI is instrumental in development/transition, EU accession and
competitiveness strengthening. Based on extensive empirical
research and focused case studies, the volume provides valuable
lessons for other EU candidate countries and transition economies,
while managerial experiences in entering Central and Eastern
European markets offer universal internationalization lessons.
FDI has proved to be the most dynamic defensive and offensive
response to globalization. This book provides an in-depth
evaluation of the rationale as well as theoretical and empirical
explanations of the outward internationalization of firms from the
Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Poland and Slovenia. The authors
present the first broader empirical evidence on transition
economies' OFDI and internationalization, evaluate the role of
transnational companies from transition economies and development
implications of outward internationalization for home economies.
They put the experience of firms from transition economies into the
framework of existing theories, study to what extent are the
experiences of Austria, Portugal and Finland applicable to
transition economies, illustrate general macro economic trends of
the international business practices of firms from transition
economies by case studies, examine the main determinants and
barriers to the outward internationalization process, offer a
representative set of cases and best business/government practices
relevant for other transition economies, identify specificity in
internationalization by firms from transition economies due to
transition processes and systemic background and apply network
theory as a complementary explanation for such internationalization
due to former historical ties and cultural vicinities. A pioneering
work on outward investment by transition economies, this book is
the first in the world to present a more systematic analysis of the
internationalization of firms from transition economies, based on
results of the two ACE projects: "Outward internationalization
facilitating transformation and EU Accession; The case of Czech
Republic, Hungary and Slovenia" and "Networking Through OFDI"
including also Poland and Estonia.
FDI has proved to be the most dynamic defensive and offensive
response to globalization. This book provides an in-depth
evaluation of the rationale as well as theoretical and empirical
explanations of the outward internationalization of firms from the
Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Poland and Slovenia. The authors
present the first broader empirical evidence on transition
economies' OFDI and internationalization, evaluate the role of
transnational companies from transition economies and development
implications of outward internationalization for home economies.
They put the experience of firms from transition economies into the
framework of existing theories, study to what extent are the
experiences of Austria, Portugal and Finland applicable to
transition economies, illustrate general macro economic trends of
the international business practices of firms from transition
economies by case studies, examine the main determinants and
barriers to the outward internationalization process, offer a
representative set of cases and best business/government practices
relevant for other transition economies, identify specificity in
internationalization by firms from transition economies due to
transition processes and systemic background and apply network
theory as a complementary explanation for such internationalization
due to former historical ties and cultural vicinities. A pioneering
work on outward investment by transition economies, this book is
the first in the world to present a more systematic analysis of the
internationalization of firms from transition economies, based on
results of the two ACE projects: "Outward internationalization
facilitating transformation and EU Accession; The case of Czech
Republic, Hungary and Slovenia" and "Networking Through OFDI"
including also Poland and Estonia.
The process of globalization can be seen in the increase of: trade
interdependence, the importance of global multinational
corporations, mobility and volatility of capital flows (with
dangers demonstrated by the recent Mexican crisis). This
globalization creates both dangers and new opportunities, both
winners and losers. The parallel growth of regional blocs is
equally hazardous, particularly for countries left outside the
regional blocs. The book, with contributions by eminent experts,
describes the impact of both globalization and regionalization and
the relationship between these two dominant trends.
The process of globalization can be seen in the increase of: trade
interdependence, the importance of global multinational
corporations, mobility and volatility of capital flows (with
dangers demonstrated by the recent Mexican crisis). This
globalization creates both dangers and new opportunities, both
winners and losers. The parallel growth of regional blocs is
equally hazardous, particularly for countries left outside the
regional blocs. The book, with contributions by eminent experts,
describes the impact of both globalization and regionalization and
the relationship between these two dominant trends.
'Written in a clear and straightforward style, and well grounded in
succinct and pertinent analysis...It will prove a boon to students
and practitioners alike as moves proceed towards European
integration.' - British Book News This volume identifies and
analyses the extent to which the countries of Central and Eastern
Europe are likely to attract inward foreign direct investment (FDI)
to the turn of the century. Although these countries have been
growing recipients of FDI, Western multinationals remain cautious
and are slow to commit large investment sums. The book covers the
contextual and thematic aspects of FDI as well as empirical country
studies (including the Commonwealth of Independent States, Hungary,
Poland and Slovenia) which address the legal environment for FDI,
its magnitude and motives and industrial breakdown. The final
section discusses the potential for closer economic and political
integration in Europe.
'Written in a clear and straightforward style, and well grounded in
succinct and pertinent analysis...It will prove a boon to students
and practitioners alike as moves proceed towards European
integration.' - British Book News;This volume identifies and
analyses the extent to which the countries of Central and Eastern
Europe are likely to attract inward foreign direct investment (FDI)
to the turn of the century. Although these countries have been
growing recipients of FDI, Western multinationals remain cautious
and are slow to commit large investment sums. The book covers the
contextual and thematic aspects of FDI as well as empirical country
studies (including the Commonwealth of Independent States, Hungary,
Poland and Slovenia) which address the legal environment for FDI,
its magnitude and motives and industrial breakdown. The final
section discusses the potential for closer economic and political
integration in Europe.
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