Canadian Multinationals and International Finance

by Gregory P. Marchildon, Duncan McDowall

Overview

Seven studies explore the modest but significant role of Canadian multinational enterprises in world finance, trade, and direct investment. Presents a historical overview, analyses of individual companies, and considerations of whole industries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714634814
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/01/1992
Series:	Business History Ser.
Pages:	196
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Gregory P. Marchildon

Table of Contents

Part 1 Introduction; Chapter 1 Canadian Multinationals and International Finance, Gregory P. Marchildon; Chapter 2 The Rise and Fall of a Free-Standing Company in Nova Scotia, Marilyn Gerriets; Chapter 3 From Branch Operation to Integrated Subsidiary, Graham D. Taylor; Chapter 4 ‘Hands Across the Water’, Gregory P. Marchildon; Chapter 5 Canadian Promoters and American Markets, Christopher Armstrong; Chapter 6 The Role of Canadian Chartered Banks in US Banking Crises, Lawrence L. Schembri, Jennifer A. Hawkins; Chapter 7 Global Competitiveness and Public Policy, James L. Darroch; Part 2 Conclusion; Chapter 8 Fin de siècle, Duncan McDowall;

Editorial Reviews

Seven studies explore the modest but significant role of Canadian multinational enterprises in world finance, trade, and direct investment. Presents a historical overview, analyses of individual companies, and considerations of whole industries. Of particular interest during the current debate on the impact of the 1989 Canada-US trade agreement and its possible enlargement to include Mexico. First published as a special issue of Business History Vol. XXXIV, No. 3 (July 1992). Distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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