This book, based on extensive, original, detailed research presents a comprehensive overview of the Italian multinationals and their activities during the 1990s. It:

Survey

the size, geographical and sectoral distribution of Italian multinationals

Examine

why they went international, how and what they gained

Discuss

the strategic position of Italian multinationals in the world economy

Examine

the effect of multinationals investment both inward and outward on the Italian economy

Provide

detail on individual companies