Big business and economic development : conglomerates and economic groups in developing countries and transition economies under globalisation

書誌事項

Big business and economic development : conglomerates and economic groups in developing countries and transition economies under globalisation

edited by Alex E. Fernández Jilberto and Barbara Hogenboom

(Routledge studies in international business and the world economy, 36)

Routledge, 2008

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

"First published 2007, paperback edition first published 2008"--On t.p. verso

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内容説明

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.

目次

1. The New Expansion of Conglomerates and Economic Groups: An Introduction to Global Neoliberalization and Local Power ShiftsPart I: Asia 2 Public versus Private: Governance in East Asia in the Age of Globalization3. Conglomerates in Indonesia: The Road to Power and Beyond4. The Rise of Taiwanese Family-Owned Business Groups in the Telecommunication Industry5. Conglomerates in Iran: The Political Economy of Islamic FoundationsPart II: Latin America 6. Latin American Conglomerates in the Neoliberal Era: The Politics of Economic Concentration in Chile and Mexico7. Economic Groups and the Rise and Collapse of Neoliberalism in Argentina8. Economic Flexibilization and Denationalization in Brazil9. Transnationals, Grupos and Business Associations in the Privatization of Central America's Telecommunications10. The Viagra Effect: Pharmaceutical Giants and the Puerto Rican EconomyPart III: Africa 11. The Neoliberalizing African State and Private Capital Accumulation: The Case of Cameroon12. The Resilience of Comprador Capitalism: 'New' Economic Groups in Southern Africa13. African Regional Groupings and Emerging Chinese Conglomerates14. 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 Russia16. The Rise of Conglomerates in Ukraine: The Donetsk Case17. The Impact of Multinational Investment in Central and Eastern Europe

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