In the globalized world economy the crucial issue is locational competition - where internationally competitive firms invest and locate their high value-added production. The policy challenge is to enhance firms' capabilities to create firm-specific competitive advantages linked to certain...

Tutkimuksessa tarkastellaan kyselyaineiston avulla suomalaisten yritysten toimintaa ja lähiajan laajennussuunnitelmia ulkomailla. Noin kymmenellä prosentilla kyselyn yrityksistä oli pysyvää henkilöstöä ulkomailla. Seuraavan kolmen vuoden aikana toiminnan laajentamista ulkomailla harkitsi...

European Union and the United States have decided to start negotiations over a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. Among other things, the agreement would include a reduction in trade and investment barriers as well as barriers against participation in public procurement projects. If...