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Stephen Hymer: Three phases, one approach?

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Stephen Hymer is a seminal figure in the development of the theory of the multinational enterprise (MNE). This paper argues that the three separate phases of his writing-his thesis (1960), his neoclassical 1968 paper and is later radical pieces-can be reconciled around the central core of the economics of the MNE and the attempt to build in a dynamic element.

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  • Buckley, Peter J., 2006. "Stephen Hymer: Three phases, one approach?," International Business Review, Elsevier, vol. 15(2), pages 140-147, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:iburev:v:15:y:2006:i:2:p:140-147
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