This book, first published in 1987, outlines the motives and methods of overseas operations by international contractors. Drawing on an economic analysis of the industry and on elements of international investment and production theory the book discusses the problems of both individual enterprises and the major nationality groups in the industry
1. Introduction 2. A Literature Review of Multinational Enterprise Theory 3. An Economic Overview of the Construction Industry 4. Application of Multinational Enterprise Theory to International Construction 5. Empirical Analysis of Ownership Advantages 6. Internalisation and Locational Factors 7. The Financing of International Projects 8. Summary and Conclusions 9. References 10. Bibliography; Subject Index; Author Index
Biography
Howard Seymour
