Japanese Business Down Under: Japanese Business Down Under: Patterns of Japanese Investment in Australia

The first comprehensive study of post-war Japanese transnational corporations in Australia, this book, first published in 1990, gives valuable insights into the particular characteristics of Japanese overseas investment. It looks at how, where and why Japanese corporations have set up their business activities in Australia, focusing on the economic, political and geographic factors shaping their operations. It presents case studies of Japanese trading companies, manufacturing companies, banks, and financial institutions. As well as highlighting the essential differences that separate Japanese transnational companies from those of the UK and the USA, the study gives new theoretical insights into the complex behaviour of Japanese corporations in their host countries. This set examines a vast range of topics covering all experiences of business and economics from across Asia. Dealing with early banking systems in China; the industrialisation of Korea and Taiwan; the evolution of Japanese business practices; economic development; protectionist policies; industrial investment; trade; tourism; and a host of other topics, the books collected here form a vital reference resource across a wide subject area. This set examines a vast range of topics covering all experiences of business and economics from across Asia. It covers: early banking systems in China; the industrialisation of Korea and Taiwan; the evolution of Japanese business practices; economic development; investment; trade; and more besides. Written in 1990, so rather dated - today the major investor in Australia is from Chinese companies.