Collapse and Survival: Industry Strategies in a Changing World

Collapse and Survival was published in 1983 and examines the post-war growth of output and the policies adopted in advanced countries, socialist countries, and LDCs to bolster and shape this growth. It explores the experience of firms across several industries and the influence of countries, public agencies, lobbyists, and other interests in shaping the business environment.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 17 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1983, Collapse and Survival is a comprehensive examination of the global industrial landscape at the time of its publication. The book delves into the post-war surge in output and the policies implemented in advanced countries, socialist countries, and developing countries to foster and shape this growth. It provides a detailed exploration of the experiences of firms across various industries that have been at the forefront of the transformative changes in global industry since 1945, including automobiles, steel, consumer electronics, advanced electronics, and oil refining. Special emphasis is placed on examining the influence exerted by governments, public agencies, lobbyists, and other interests on shaping the business environment in which these firms operate. This analytical framework serves as the foundation for a comprehensive description of the business strategies available to companies in these critical industries.

Collapse and Survival will captivate readers with a passion for the history of industrial and development economics, international business, and economics. Its insightful analysis and comprehensive coverage make it an invaluable resource for scholars, professionals, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics shaping the world's industrial landscape.

Weight: 603g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367720544