This volume uses cutting-edge theory and empirical analysis of channels of international
interaction to build new knowledge about strategies of entrepreneurs domestic and
multinational firms governments and international organizations facing increasing
globalization. The ongoing process of globalization implies the continuing expansion and
intensification of economic political social cultural and judicial relations across borders.
It is furthered by reductions in transportation and communication costs the rise of new
information technologies such as the internet and liberalizations in the markets for goods
services labor capital and technology. Globalization presents new opportunities to some but
risks and threats to others. The volume presents new research and findings by leading scholars
on international trade labor markets financial markets economic integration political
science law management the humanities developing countries and international relations.
