The study reported here concentrates on a particular form of international corporate entry into developing countries : cross-border joint ventures (JVs). Although offering a variety of positive incentives, ranging in principle from the reduction of financial exposure to the acquisition of...

In 1995, private investment in developing countries continued its 10 year upward trand. This trend reflects the increasing role played by market forces in developing countries.

This publication presents an investigation of the relationship between public and private investment and the focus is on the quality of public investment, its interaction with corruption, and the resulting impact on private investment.

This study entails an environmental cost-benefit analysis of a private sector project, using the Kunda cement factory in Estonia as a case study.

Worlwide, evidence is increasing that privatization improves firm performance. But in some institutionally-weak transition economies, ownership change has so far not delivered on its promise. Why? Mass and rapid privatization shcmes turned over mediocre assets to people lacking the incentives,...