János Hoós

In the fields of economy, technology, environment we are witnessing the accelerated speed of world globalisation, the growing activities and influence of multinational corporations (MNCs), and the spreading regional integration with deepening interdependency. The world economy is inevitably going to this direction. The globalisation, and especially the emergence of MNCs have fundamental impact both on economy and economics. By analysing and investigating these influences, useful lessons can be drawn for better understanding of economics as a science, redefining its paradigm according to the new reality. The main aim of this volume is to evaluate the globalisation, its driving forces and its impacts on economy and economics, and to draw those conclusions which can help us to recognise this process, to elaborate and implement policies dealing with its positive and negative influences, and to make some modifications and corrections in teaching and in the judgement of the economics due to globalisation. The book can provide useful knowledge and information for those who are dealing with economics as researchers or teachers and also for policy makers working on different fields of the government and enterprises.… (mehr)