Big Business and Economic Development
Conglomerates and Economic Groups in Developing Countries and Transition Economies Under Globalisation
Published on 21. December 2006
Book
Hardback
448 pages
978-0-415-41268-1 (ISBN)
Description
Bringing together an international and multidisciplinary group of experts, this is the first comprehensive volume to analyze conglomerates and economic groups in developing countries and transition economies. Using sixteen in-depth case studies it provides a comparative framework for the study of contemporary process of privatization, economic and financial liberalization and neoliberal globalization.
Exploring the various causes and economic, social and political effects of the rise of 'big business' in Asia, Latin America, Africa and Eastern Europe, the main issues that are examined include:
the nature of contemporary economic concentration
the relations between 'local' and 'external' investors
the impact on development, and on economic and political control over its direction
the new role of the state towards conglomerates and economics groups
the effects of economic and political changes on the legitimacy of the state and large companies.
This volume is perfect as either a textbook or supplementary reading for students at all levels, as well as researchers and governmental and non-governmental professionals working and studying in the fields of international business and economic development.
Exploring the various causes and economic, social and political effects of the rise of 'big business' in Asia, Latin America, Africa and Eastern Europe, the main issues that are examined include:
the nature of contemporary economic concentration
the relations between 'local' and 'external' investors
the impact on development, and on economic and political control over its direction
the new role of the state towards conglomerates and economics groups
the effects of economic and political changes on the legitimacy of the state and large companies.
This volume is perfect as either a textbook or supplementary reading for students at all levels, as well as researchers and governmental and non-governmental professionals working and studying in the fields of international business and economic development.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
11 s/w Zeichnungen, 36 s/w Tabellen
36 Tables, black and white; 11 Line drawings, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
837 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-41268-1 (9780415412681)
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Barbara Hogenboom | Alex E. Fernandez Jilberto
Big Business and Economic Development
Conglomerates and Economic Groups in Developing Countries and Transition Economies Under Globalisation
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1st Edition
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Barbara Hogenboom | Alex E. Fernandez Jilberto
Big Business and Economic Development
Conglomerates and Economic Groups in Developing Countries and Transition Economies Under Globalisation
E-Book
12/2006
Routledge
€40.99
Available for download
Barbara Hogenboom | Alex E. Fernandez Jilberto
Big Business and Economic Development
Conglomerates and Economic Groups in Developing Countries and Transition Economies Under Globalisation
E-Book
12/2006
Routledge
€40.99
Available for download
Persons
Barbara Hogenboom, Alex E. Fernandez Jilberto
Content
1. The New Expansion of Conglomerates and Economic Groups: An Introduction to Global Neoliberalization and Local Power Shifts Part I: Asia 2 Public versus Private: Governance in East Asia in the Age of Globalization 3. Conglomerates in Indonesia: The Road to Power and Beyond 4. The Rise of Taiwanese Family-Owned Business Groups in the Telecommunication Industry 5. Conglomerates in Iran: The Political Economy of Islamic Foundations Part II: Latin America 6. Latin American Conglomerates in the Neoliberal Era: The Politics of Economic Concentration in Chile and Mexico 7. Economic Groups and the Rise and Collapse of Neoliberalism in Argentina 8. Economic Flexibilization and Denationalization in Brazil 9. Transnationals, Grupos and Business Associations in the Privatization of Central America's Telecommunications 10. The Viagra Effect: Pharmaceutical Giants and the Puerto Rican Economy Part III: Africa 11. The Neoliberalizing African State and Private Capital Accumulation: The Case of Cameroon 12. The Resilience of Comprador Capitalism: 'New' Economic Groups in Southern Africa 13. African Regional Groupings and Emerging Chinese Conglomerates 14. The Risky Business of Cocoa in Ghana: Local Entrepreneurs in a Buyer-Driven Chain Part IV: Easterrn Europe 15. The Kremlin and the Oligarchs: Clashing Economic Interests in Russia 16. The Rise of Conglomerates in Ukraine: The Donetsk Case 17. The Impact of Multinational Investment in Central and Eastern Europe