The Shield of Nationality
Author | : Rachel L. Wellhausen |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 287 |
Release | : 2014-12-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781107082762 |
ISBN-13 | : 1107082765 |
Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Shield of Nationality by : Rachel L. Wellhausen
Download or read book The Shield of Nationality written by Rachel L. Wellhausen and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-12-08 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Shield of Nationality examines multinational corporations' relations with governments in developing countries. Wellhausen explains why governments can sometimes expropriate foreign-owned property, even in an era in which global capital is expected to have significant power. A new factor - the nationality of multinational corporations - is discussed as a source of political risk.