There are significant differences between countries in terms of industrial manufacturing growth, competitiveness and capacities to attract foreign direct investment.
This book reviews existing publications on the subject and presents new research findings – providing a comprehensive survey and analysis of production and investment in both Western and non-Western countries.
Coverage:
1. Manufacturing and investment around the world: introduction and overview
2. Manufacturing growth and performance: research findings
3. Manufacturing in Western countries: international comparisons
4. Manufacturing in non-Western countries: international comparisons
5. International trade, markets and demand trends
6. Finance and investment in manufacturing
7. Industrial manufacturing facilities and services
Industrial Systems Research is an independent research, consultancy and publishing firm established in Manchester, England in 1977.