Internationalization of firms from economies in transition : the effects of a politico-economic paradigm shift / edited by Mai Thi Thanh Thai and Ekaterina Turkina. - Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar, c2014. - xiv, 341 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - New horizons in international business . - New horizons in international business. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt. I. Introduction -- pt. II. Radical reformers : effects of politico-economic changes on firm internationalization -- pt. III. Moderate reformers : effects of politico-economic changes on firm internationalization -- pt. IV. Slow reformers : effects of politico-economic changes on firm internationalization.

This book provides a detailed analysis of how and why firms from economies in transition internationalize and examines the effects of domestic politico-economic factors on this process. Transition economies undergo economic liberalization, which enables market forces to set prices. The economic transition process is usually characterized by significant changes in the role of the state and the creation and promotion of privately owned enterprises, markets and independent financial institutions. With the opening of the domestic economy, and integration into the international economy, domestic firms have an opportunity to explore international markets, which was impossible under previous regimes. This book provides insights into these phenomena and investigates the impact that these changes have had on firm internationalization. This book is an essential resource for academics and students of strategic management, international business and business studies. It also has significant value for practitioners and policy-makers in that it will highlight important factors in a firm's politico-economic environment that either stimulate or impede firm internationalization from emerging markets and will discuss important managerial and policy implications.

9781783474691 (hardback) 1783474696 (hardback)

2013-958030


International business enterprises.
Economic development.
Globalization--Economic aspects.

HD2755.5 / .I58759 2014

338.88 / THA