Multinational enterprises are particularly strong in Latin America and sensitive to political and economic changes there - the currently emerging debt crisis is likely to have far-ranging effects.

This book considers multinationals in Latin America, both those from inside and those from outside the region, and discusses the major issues relating to them, e.g. trans-national regulation and the government/business relationships. It sets the discussions against the background of other work and theories of multinational enterprise. Novel features include the development of the author's...

This book offers an outlook on relations between national governments and multinational companies that provides broad coverage on the key issues likely to determine that relationship in the new century. From the perspective of the company decision maker concerned with national regulation and incentive policies, to the host government policy maker in an emerging market, to the home government policy-maker in a Triad country, each dimension is considered and analyzed in light of the others.

Emerging market economies, from China, Mexico, South Africa, and Indonesia, are rapidly changing the competitive business landscape; the traditional dominance of the US, Europe, and Japan (Triad countries) in international business can no longer be assumed or taken for granted. Companies in the Triad countries who can enter these emerging markets may be able to reap rewards and benefits from cost reductions and expanded market opportunities, while companies who ignore them, may soon be their direct competitors.
Leading international finance and business expert Robert Grosse explores the...