The economic power of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRICs) is rapidly increasing, changing the landscape of global economics and politics. Top scholars of international business address in this vital volume the markets, strategy implications, challenges and possibilities of this new economic...

Industrial policy as practiced by the Japanese is aimed at creating comparative advantage for its industry. This article emphasises Japan's integrated approach to industrial policy. Examples of the application of industrial policy to specific industries are presented. The importance of...