For courses in international business A study of international business through integrated theory and practice Balancing authoritative theory and meaningful practice, International Business: Environments and Operations engages students on the subject of conducting business in international markets. The authors descriptions and ideas of international business are enhanced with contemporary examp…
PART I. BACKGROUND FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 1. Globalization and International Business PART II. COMPARATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL FRAMEWORKS 2. The Cultural Environments Facing Business 3. The Political and Legal Environments Facing Business 4. The Economic Environments Facing Business 5. Globalization and Society PART III. THEORIES AND INSTITUTIONS: TRADE AND INVESTMENT 6. International Trade and F…
This is an authoritative and engaging voice on conducting business in international markets. This text not only describes the ideas of international business but it also uses contemporary examples, scenarios, and cases to help students effectively put theory into practice. This edition features updated author-written cases, including ten entirely new cases, and expanded coverage on emerging eco…
Volatility in commodity prices has been accompanied by perpetual renegotiation of contracts between private investors in natural resource production and the governments of states with mineral and energy wealth. When prices skyrocket, governments want a larger share of revenues, sometimes to the point of nationalization or expropriation; when prices fall, larger state participation becomes a bur…