Diversified business groups dominate the private sectors of most of the world's economies. Several of these economies have undergone sudden policy changes that significantly increase competitive intensity. We demonstrate how the changes in corporate scope that accompany such "competitive shocks"...

China and inward foreign investment -- China's approach toward foreign investment -- The economic impact of foreign companies in China -- Catalytic impacts and spillovers from fies -- Foreign investment in Chinese cities -- Corporate case studies -- Econometric analysis of foreign investment in...

Chapter 1 China and inward foreign investment -- chapter 2 China{u2019}s approach toward foreign investment -- chapter 3 The economic impact of foreign companies in China -- chapter 4 Catalytic impacts and spillovers from FIEs -- chapter 5 Foreign investment in Chinese cities -- chapter 6...