Innovation, Investment and the Diffusion of Technology in Europe: German Direct Investment and Econo

This collection offers an important new assessment of German foreign direct investment (FDI) in driving globalization, growth and European integration since 1945. Although FDI often raises fears for employment and growth, it is an effective way of tranferring processes and products into new markets as examples from Germany, Sweden, Ireland and the UK demonstrate. Presented in an accessible style this original research by leading experts will be vital reading for policy professionals as well as researchers and students in disciplines including European integration, international economics, growth economics and international business.