Liberalisation and Industrial Development in the Third World
Author | : Staffan Jacobsson |
Publisher | : SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 1994-11-30 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015034272131 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Using firm-level data from the engineering industries in India and South Korea, charts the evolution of the firms and the industry as a whole during the liberalization process that happened in both countries during the 1980s. Reviews the changes in policy, then combines four full case studies with information from other case studies to explore such issues as entry barriers to international industry and the role of previous policies in accumulating competitive capabilities. Draws lessons on how state intervention can foster internationally competitive firms. Acidic paper. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR