Jаpаnеsе Invеstmеnt in thе World Economy: A Study of Strаtеgic Thеmеs in thе Intеrnаtionаlisаtion of Jаpаnеsе Industry (Nеw Horizons in Intеrnаtionаl Businеss)
Publisher: Edwаrd Elgаr Publishing
Number of Pages: 459
Published: 2008-11-30
List price: $215.00
This book examines Japanese Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the world economy over more than five decades. It provides a unique focus on the internationalisation experience of selected industries, such as forestry, textiles, electronics, motor vehicles, steel and services as well as case studies of individual firms. Roger Farrell considers the theoretical explanations for Japanese FDI and particular motivations which have been an ongoing rationale for FDI, including: * energy and resource security * the theme of retaining market access * the relocation of manufacturing to retain internatio...