New research from Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business shows that the diversity of foreign invested firms' national origin helps businesses in China benefit from foreign direct investment (FDI).
Economics & Business
Oct 19, 2009
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When Microsoft announced recently that it was starting a big push to grow its market in Africa, it cited the continent's big growth opportunities, calling Africa a "game changer in the global economy."
Business
Mar 21, 2013
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For many developing countries, it is difficult to break the cycle of corruption on their own. Historically, multinational firms have assumed that they have two options available when dealing with corruption in developing ...
Economics & Business
Oct 1, 2020
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The practice of offshoring—moving some of a company's manufacturing or services overseas to take advantage of lower costs—is on the rise and is a source of ongoing debate. A new study identified a way to determine how ...
Economics & Business
Oct 31, 2019
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Just about everyone has a story about being trapped in the wrong job, flip-flopping careers in search of one that fits, or just wasting time with the guidance counsellor.
Economics & Business
Sep 22, 2010
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As many large, multinational firms expand operations into foreign countries, researchers are beginning to see greater sophistication of the strategies used.
Economics & Business
Dec 7, 2016
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The world's top pharmaceutical companies Wednesday told an Australian parliamentary hearing they were compliant with local and international laws, despite claims they are charging higher prices to minimise tax.
Business
Jul 1, 2015
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Unemployment among the youth is a serious problem in many developing countries, especially in Africa. This issue stems in great part from a stagnant manufacturing sector. Firms in African countries have failed to grow significantly ...
Economics & Business
Oct 19, 2023
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What kinds of industrial production can bring innovation to the American economy? An intensive, long-term study by a group of MIT scholars suggests that a renewed commitment to research and development in manufacturing, sometimes ...
Business
Feb 25, 2013
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In the changing global operating environment, multinational corporations must be prepared to make strategic changes and possess the ability to reform and alter their capabilties base. If a company becomes too fixed on capabilities ...
Economics & Business
Jan 28, 2013
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