United Nations Library on Transnational Corporations. Volume 1 -- The theory of transnational corporations

Introduction : The Nature Of Transnational Corporations And Their Activities / By John H. Dunning -- On Multinational Corporations And Foreign Direct Investment / S. Hymer -- International Investment And International Trade In The Product Cycle / R. Vernon -- International Corporations : The Industrial Economics Of Foreign Investment / R. E. Caves -- Multinational Corporations, The Industry Technology Cycle And Development / S. P. Magee -- International Diversification And Direct Foreign Investment / D. R. Lessard -- A Theory Of Direct Foreign Investment / R. Z. Aliber -- Transatlantic Investment By Multinational Firms : A Rivalistic Phenomenon? / E. M. Graham -- The Multinational Enterprise : Market Failure And Market Power Considerations / D. J. Teece -- Trade, Location Of Economic Activity And The Multinational Enterprise : A Search For An Eclectic Approach / J. H. Dunning -- Macroeconomic Versus International Business Approach To Direct Foreign Investment / K. Kojima -- Foreign Direct Investment As A Sequential Process / B. Kogut -- The Multinational Firm / W. J. Ethier -- Monopolistic Advantages And Foreign Involvement By U.s. Manufacturing Industry / S. Lall -- The Location Of Foreign Direct Investment Activity : Country Characteristics And Experience Effects / W. H. Davidson -- Choosing Between Direct Investment And Licensing : Theoretical Considerations And Empirical Tests / F. J. Contractor -- Internationalization Theory And Beyond / M. C. Casson -- Towards An Interdisciplinary Explanation Of International Production / J. H. Dunning. Edited By John H. Dunning. Published For And On Behalf Of The United Nations, Transnational Corporations And Management Division, Department Of Economic And Social Development. Originally Issued In Slipcase. 1st Series From Slipcase. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [413]-443) And Indexes. This set brings together research literature on all major economic, organizational, management, business and legal aspects of transnational corporations. It aims to offer balanced insights into the major economic, management, organizational and legal issues of transborder business activities. Transnational corporations now exert a tremendous impact on the economy, politics, society and the environment of all countries. This compilation volume provides research literature on the various aspects of transnational corporations.