Perspectives on Economic Integration and Business Strategy in the Asia-Pacific Region

The book contains selected papers presented at two international Euro-Asia research conferences held in Nantes and Poitiers, France, in 1994 and 1995. These papers are among the most recent empirical works concerned with the analysis of economic transformation and business strategy in the Asia-Pacific region. Various themes are addressed ranging from an assessment of the environment to more specific issues, e.g. business and marketing strategies of firms operating in this region. Countries given particular attention include: China, Japan, South Korea, India, Taiwan and Vietnam. The book represents a comprehensive and up-to-date appraisal of the effects of economic transformation and business strategy of firms operating in one of the world's most dynamic regions.

Inhalt
Preface; M.Kalika - Notes on the Contributors - Editors' Introduction - PART 1: ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC INTEGRATION PROCESS IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION - Trade and Specialization in the Asian Area; S.Palmero - Economic Integration in East Asia: Situation and Perspectives; C.Figuiere - Japanese Trade with East Asia and Business Cycles: a Historical Perspective; J-P.Bassino - The EU Antidumping Policy towards Asia; M.Niyonzima - PART 2: THE POSITION OF CHINA - China and India: the Disparate Twins; I.T.Advani - China's Integration into the Regional Economy; S.Breslin - Foreign Direct Investment in China and the Economic Integration of East Asia; Y.Shi - China: an Evaluation of Political Risk; M.Weber - Chinese Macroeconomic Reforms and the Japanese Model: Implications for Japanese Companies; R.Taylor - Industrial Procurement Practices of Taiwanese Firms in the Chinese Market; S.Dzever - PART 3: BUSINESS STRATEGY IN SELECTED COUNTRIES - Asian Economic Integration and the Role of Japanese Corporate Networks: the Case of the Electronics Industry; C.Milelli - Cooperation and Strategic Alliances with Japanese Companies; J.Jaussaud - Japan as a Base for Establishing Markets throughout Asia: the Case of French Industrial Glue Manufacturers; C.Di Domenico & S.Slim - Index