Transnationals and governments
Subtitle: recent policies in Japan, France, Germany, the United States, and Britain
By: David Bailey, George Harte, and Roger Sugden.
Contributors: Harte, George, 1954-; Sugden, Roger.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 1994
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 235
Subjects: International business enterprises -- Government policy -- Case studies.
Description: Because of the potential ease with which transnational corporations can relocate, there has been a tendency for many governments to avoid direct attempts to intervene in their activities. Nonetheless, the major economies have adopted a wide range of policies towards transnational corporations. Some (Japan and France in particular) have been very concerned by the impact of such firms. Others (most notably Britain) have had a relatively relaxed attitude.

This book offers a unique account of policy towards transnational over the last thirty years or so. It features: detailed, up-to-date accounts of policy in Japan, France, Germany, the United States and Britain; the role of organisations other than governments, including trade unions, business and opposition parties; summaries of which issues have most concerned which countries; overall characterisations of each country's policy stance.

. The result will appeal to those interested in industrial economics, international business, global political economy, and international law.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.