This book examines the role of the multinational firms in processes of European integration. It is primarily concerned with the implications of market integration and industrial restructuring for peripheral European regions. Nicholas Phelps argues that; because of the complex relationship between competition and economies of scale; the persistence of market segmentation; and because of the embeddedness of multinational investment in established production locations; there is considerable inertia in the existing trade and investment patterns of multinationals in the EU. This argument is explored empirically in relation to multinationals operating in Wales. This study suggests that processes of restructuring accompanying market integration are slow to take effect and based on a diversity of motives.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy R. ParsonsNaive and sloppy6 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Handsome book with some factual errorsBy PennyIts a very handsome book about an important architect in the South. It is valuable to have images and stories of so many notable buildings all together to represent a remarkable career across several states. However; there are many factual errors that detract from its usefulness. The author or the publisher should have had a fact checker.