Mark Casson Libros

Demonstrating why economic modelling is so important in understanding international business, this stimulating and highly original book sets out a new and exciting research agenda in international business studies. The author explains what economic models are, how they are constructed and the way in which they can be used. It illustrates how models clarify important issues in international business – explaining empirical anomalies, analyzing strategies and evaluating government policies towards multinational firms. There are detailed discussions of monopoly and competition in the global economy; the international division of labour; supply chain coordination; and the strategic implications of sunk costs in R& D. Based on this discussion, the book proposes a radical reformulation of the theory of the firm as applied to international business. 

The book, first published in 1999, is part of the Routledge imprint of Taylor & Francis, indicating its academic focus and credibility. It likely explores significant themes or concepts relevant to its field, contributing to scholarly discourse. The publication date suggests it may address issues or developments pertinent to that era, providing insights that remain relevant in contemporary discussions.

The book presents findings from a research project focused on multinational corporations and their trade in intermediate products, conducted at the University of Reading. It offers insights into the dynamics of global trade during the early 1980s, examining the role of multinationals in shaping economic relationships and product exchanges. The research reflects on the implications of these trade patterns for both businesses and economies, providing a scholarly perspective on international commerce during that period.

This volume stems from the Sixth Annual SEEP-Conference on Economic Ethics and Philosophy, focusing on 'Cultural Factors in Economic Growth,' held at Marienrode Monastery, Hildesheim, in April 1998. Gratitude is extended to colleagues, the monastery staff, and Professor Peter Koslowski, the series editor, for their contributions to a successful conference and the creation of this engaging collection of essays. The contents include discussions on the role of cultural factors in economic growth, the significance of trust as a governance device, and cultural measures of trust and defection in Southern Italy. Additionally, the typology of entrepreneurial minorities is explored, alongside an analysis of cultural determinants influencing Jewish immigrant entrepreneurship in the UK and USA. The volume also delves into jurisprudence, expected value, and innovation culture, as well as the relationship between constitutions, liberties, and growth in pre-modern Europe. Further essays examine the myth of economic determinism in global history and politics, and the case for a shared world language. This collection offers a diverse range of perspectives on the interplay between culture and economic dynamics, inviting readers to consider the broader implications of cultural influences on economic development.