The global economy as the macro-environment -- Theories of internationalization -- Market entry decisions -- Market entry modes -- The coordination and configuration of global value chains (GVCs) -- The management of the multinational firm.

Intro -- CESifo Seminar Series -- Contents -- Series Foreword -- Introduction: Firm Heterogeneity, International Economics, and International Business -- I Firm-Specific Advantages -- 1 International Business Theory for International Economists -- 2 Exports versus Foreign Direct Investments:...