Author Description

Analyzes global and regional trends in international production, focusing on the relationships between investment and trade. Looks at trends in foreign direct investment, the linkages between trade and foreign direct investment and their implications for national policies, international arrangements governing foreign direct investment, and policy options for safeguarding development objectives. Includes more than 100 pages of tables, plus boxes on special topics, events, and key figures. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.