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A Long-run Theory of the Multinational Enterprise

In: The Future of the Multinational Enterprise

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  • Peter J. Buckley

    (University of Bradford Management Centre)

  • Mark Casson

    (University of Reading)

Abstract

It is little exaggeration to say that at present there is no established theory of the multinational enterprise. Previous economic and statistical studies of the MNE can be criticised on the grounds that they lack a comprehensive theoretical basis. But from another point of view the fault lies with the orthodox theories of production and trade because as presently formulated they are unable to explain or predict the post-war growth of MNEs. We shall argue that the growth of the MNE is one aspect of a radical change in business organisation which has outdated the orthodox theory of production.1

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  • Peter J. Buckley & Mark Casson, 1991. "A Long-run Theory of the Multinational Enterprise," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: The Future of the Multinational Enterprise, edition 0, chapter 2, pages 32-65, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-1-349-21204-0_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-349-21204-0_2
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