Routledge studies in international business and the world economy ;
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INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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1. Outward investment from the Netherlands : introduction and overview / Roger van Hoesel and Rajneesh Narula -- 2. Dutch overseas investments in the very long run (c. 1600-1990) / Ferry de Goey -- 3. Technology characteristics of the Dutch economy / Merijn van Essen and Bart Verspagen -- 4. The internationalisation of technological activity : the Dutch case / John Cantwell and Odile Janne -- 5. Services FDI and the Dutch economy / Joachim Stibora and Albert De Vaal -- 6. Entry modes and location decisions / John Bell -- 7. The external technology acquisition by Dutch MNEs / Geert Duysters and Bert Sadowski -- 8. Dutch manufacturing MNEs in the United States, 1950-95 / Rajneesh Narula and Annelies Hogenbirk -- 9. Dutch multinationals in Japan / René Belderbos -- 10. Small, smart and sustainable? : policy challenges to the Dutch model of governance (together) with multinationals / Rob van Tulder.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Despite the long history of international economic activity and the dominant role of Dutch MNEs in the world economy there has been relatively little academic research in the area. This book explores issues such as: * What historical precedents underlie the character of Dutch MNE activity * How and why the technological specialisation of the Dutch economy and its firms has evolved to its current state * The changing FDI activity of Dutch MNEs * The strategic aspects of Dutch MNE activity in terms of location and R&D * The implications for Dutch MNEs of globalisation and eco.