1st Edition

Foreign Multinationals and the British Economy Impact and Policy

By Stephen Young, Neil Hood, James Hamill Copyright 1988
278 Pages
by Routledge

278 Pages
by Routledge

278 Pages
by Routledge

This book, first published in 1988, examines the impact of multinational companies on the British economy and the British government’s policy responses. It assesses the effects of multinationals both on the national economy and on different regions and evaluates the benefits and problems brought by overseas companies. It looks at how government has attempted to entice multinationals to invest,... Read more

1. Introduction: The Issues  2. Global Environment of International Business and the United Kingdom Position  3. Impact of Inward Direct Investment on the United Kingdom  4. Foreign Multinationals in the UK Assisted Areas  5. Multinational Strategies and Operating Characteristics  6. The UK Policy Response  7. Conclusions and Future Directions;  Bibliography;  Index

Biography

Stephen Young, Neil Hood, James Hamill