Collected from such publications as the Journal of Political Economy, the Journal of International Economics, and Small Business Economics, 29 contributions explore the implications of such changes in the international economy as rapid technological developments in communications and transportation, economic liberalization, and the emergence of new economies with huge market potential. The papers are organized into five sections which explore topics such as the Marshallian and Schumpeterian theoretical underpinnings of production agglomeration and innovation; the role of multinationals in global agglomeration; synergies between multinationals and local firms; government policies, industry location, and national competitiveness; and future trends. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.