Synopses & Reviews
This book provides a new source of data and analysis on the role of multinational companies in U.S. international trade over the past two decades. Developed from benchmark surveys of foreign direct investment conducted by the U.S. Government, it contains 96 tables and companion analyses covering affiliate trade, intrafirm trade, bilateral trade, ultimate beneficial owners, commodity (SITC) trade, and affiliate industry groups. The book is intended for researchers and analysts in international business, international trade, and international finance.
This book provides a new source of data and analysis on the role of multinational companies in U.S. international trade over the past two decades. Developed from benchmark surveys of foreign direct investment conducted by the U.S. Government, it contains 96 tables showing MNC-related trade for 1975, 1982, and 1989. Tables and analysis cover affiliate related trade, intrafirm related trade, bilateral trade with major trading partners, the role of ultimate beneficial owners, commodity (SITC) trade, and trade by affiliate industry groups. The data and analyses in the book will be equally useful to academic researchers and policy analysts in the fields of international business, international trade, and international finance.
Review
Hipple has made a significant contribution to trade literature. The book is recommended for libraries with significant interest in business and trade.RQ
Synopsis
Provides a new source of data and analysis on the role of multinational companies in U.S. international trade over the past two decades, developed from benchmark surveys conducted by the U.S. Government.
Synopsis
This book provides a new source of data and analysis on the role of multinational companies in U.S. international trade over the past two decades. Developed from benchmark surveys of foreign direct investment conducted by the U.S. Government, it contains 96 tables and companion analyses covering affiliate trade, intrafirm trade, bilateral trade, ultimate beneficial owners, commodity (SITC) trade, and affiliate industry groups. The book is intended for researchers and analysts in international business, international trade, and international finance.
This book provides a new source of data and analysis on the role of multinational companies in U.S. international trade over the past two decades. Developed from benchmark surveys of foreign direct investment conducted by the U.S. Government, it contains 96 tables showing MNC-related trade for 1975, 1982, and 1989. Tables and analysis cover affiliate related trade, intrafirm related trade, bilateral trade with major trading partners, the role of ultimate beneficial owners, commodity (SITC) trade, and trade by affiliate industry groups. The data and analyses in the book will be equally useful to academic researchers and policy analysts in the fields of international business, international trade, and international finance.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [305]-306) and index.
About the Author
F. STEB HIPPLE holds a dual appointment as Professor of Economics and Director, Bureau of Business and Economic Research, at East Tennessee State University.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Multinational Companies
The Rise of the Multinational Company
Sources of Data on MNC Operations
The Benchmark Surveys of Foreign Direct Investment
The Trade Role of Multinational Companies
Concepts of MNC-Related Trade
Affiliate Trade and Intrafirm Trade
Total Merchandise Trade
Geographic Patterns of MNC-Related Trade
Total Geographic Trade
Trade With Canada
Trade With Europe
Trade With Japan
Trade With Other Areas
Product Patterns of MNC-Related Trade
Total Product Trade
Non-Manufactured Goods Trade
Food Trade
Beverages and Tobacco Trade
Crude Materials Trade
Petroleum and Products Trade
Coal and Coke Trade
Other Products Trade
Manufactured Goods Trade
Chemicals Trade
Machinery Trade
Road Vehicles and Parts Trade
Other Transport Equipment Trade
Metal Manufactures Trade
Other Manufactures Trade
Selected Bibliography
Index