Highlights economic reform policies recently instituted in a number of sub‐Sahara African countries. The reforms have drastically transformed these economies: import restrictions have been removed; currencies′ values are now determined by supply and demand; state‐owned firms are on the...

Uses the metaphor, Singapore Incorporated, to reframe Singapore’s government‐led development. The metaphor encapsulates stakeholders’ relationships: these relationships provide goals and constraints for Singapore. Thus, the metaphor helps to reinterpret Singapore’s business environments...

Examines the competitive position of countries in Southern Europe in attracting multinational corporations (MNCs) through direct foreign investments (DFIs). Articulates the primary factors considered by multinational corporations when setting up activities through foreign direct investments....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the spillover effects of marketing expertise on the market performance of domestic firms and multinational enterprises (MNEs). Specifically, this study examines how the adoption of frequency loyalty programs by a domestic firm following an MNE...