The Routledge Companion to the Geography of International Business

The Routledge Companion to the Geography of International Business explores the nature and scope of inter-disciplinary work between Economic Geography and International Business in explaining the central issues in the international economy. Contributions written by leading specialists in each field focus on the nature of multinational firms and their strategies, location, international networks, and key relationships. It examines the areas for fruitful inter-disciplinary work and sets out a road map for future joint research.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 638 pages
Publication date: 21 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The fields of economic geography and international business share a common interest in examining the same phenomena, offering distinct perspectives and employing different research methodologies to understand them. The Routledge Companion to the Geography of International Business delves into the nature and scope of inter-disciplinary work between these two fields in explaining the fundamental aspects of the international economy. Contributions from renowned experts in both economic geography and international business, including chapters written by interdisciplinary teams, highlight the characteristics of multinational firms, their strategies for global operations, the locations of their activities, the establishment and management of international networks, and the crucial relationships between multinationals and the places where they establish their operations. The book explores various topics such as the internationalization of service industries, the impact of location on firm competitiveness, and the economic dynamics of regions and the spatial distribution of economic activity. It also examines the flow of knowledge, goods, and services between different locations.

The book aims to identify areas of fruitful inter-disciplinary collaboration between international business and economic geography and provides a roadmap for future joint research endeavors. It serves as a valuable resource for students and practitioners interested in international business and economic development, offering insights into the complex interplay between geography, economics, and global business practices.

Weight: 1180g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032476261