This innovative book analyses the geographical patterns in foreign direct investment flows by combining elements from the theory of international production and the theory of economic geography. It develops a model for explaining why foreign direct investment is attracted to certain locations....

1. Introduction : what do we know about international joint ventures? -- 2. Strategic motives and performance -- 3. The nature of partner selection -- 4. Management control -- 5. Decision-making autonomy -- 6. Learning to manage international joint ventures -- 7. Partnering skills and...