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OverviewThis volume provides a collection of key research papers relating to the evolution of giant enterprise in the world's mining and petroleum industries, together with an introductory essay which reviews the major findings in this field of study. It includes studies of American, European, Japanese and Australian based firms as well as multinational enterprises located in China, Canada, Chile and Brazil. Other papers discuss issues including the activities of price-fixing cartels, government-industry relations and the impact of nationalization, and MNE-host country relations in the fuel and non-fuel minerals sectors. The volume contains 29 articles, dating from 1923 to 1991. Contributors include: T.A.B. Corley, R.F. Mikesell, T.R. Navin, P. Richardson and R. Vernon. It aims to provide a distinctive perspective on the rise of modern business organizations and the environments in which they operate. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher SchmitzPublisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Imprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Volume: 10 Dimensions: Width: 16.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.40cm Weight: 0.666kg ISBN: 9781858980485ISBN 10: 1858980488 Pages: 708 Publication Date: 01 January 1995 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsPart I Theoretical perspectives and industry surveys. Part II Early development of cartels and large firms. Part III Technology, markets, cartels and corporations. Part IV The multinational quest for minerals and relations with hosts.Reviews'This volume of 29 articles dating from 1923 to 1991 provides a key collection relating to the evolution of giant enterprise in the world's mining and petroleum industries, together with an introductory essay which reviews the major findings in this field of study.' -- Journal of Energy Literature 'This book will be a useful acquistion for libraries.' -- John Thoburn, The Economic Journal Author InformationEdited by Christopher Schmitz, formerly Lecturer in Economic History, University of St Andrews, UK Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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