Globalization of Services: Some Implications for Theory and Practice (Routledge studies in international business and the world economy ; 19)

In an era of accelerating change in the world economy, services are assuming greater importance for the economies of both developed and developing countries. As technological developments allow increasing tradeability of services, huge global firms are offering services across national boundaries. This important book explores the global impact of this economic phenomenon from both empirical and theoretical perspectives. This important book offers economists both a wealth of new source material and a fresh perspective on the modern global economy. It includes contributions from a wide range of international authors. Pt. 1. The Globalization Of Service Industries -- Pt. 2. Theory -- Pt. 3. Case Studies. Edited By Yair Aharoni And Lilach Nachum. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.