Information: a new multinational industry?

Article Abstract:

Information about business and finance has a high market value. Given the increasingly global nature of commerce, many multinational corporations are developing information services such as on-line databases. A report on the British information industry by Jordan and Sons shows that the industry is dominated by four multinational corporations, International Thomson, Reed International, Reuters, and Thorn EMI. Only a small percentage of these companies' business is electronic publishing; most of the companies have diversified into areas such as bookstores and specialty publishing. The study also shows that the initial costs of establishing an information network are high and may take several years to recoup.

Publishing industry, Reports, International aspects, Electronic publishing, Corporations, Information services, Business literature, Jordan and Sons

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Australia deregulated: new freedom for multinational investment

Article Abstract:

Last year's decision to remove restrictions on foreign ownership was expected to result in a flood of takeovers by foreign companies. So far this has not happened. The dismantling of protectionism was already encouraging rationalisation in manufacturing, while deregulation in the financial sector had led to a major search for foreign partners. Increasing internationalisation will improve Australia's attractions as a regional base.

Australia, Foreign investments, Economic aspects, Industry regulations, Government regulation of business, Trade regulation

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Foreign investment in India: new initiatives by the new regime

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Prior to Rajiv Gandhi becoming the Prime Minister of India, India's policy towards allowing foreign investment was characterized by stringent controls and a massive bureaucracy. Rajiv Gandhi intends to open India to further foreign investment by relaxing licensing requirements, encouraging competition, liberalizing import controls and expanding the role of the private sector.

Foreign corporations, Economic policy, India, Gandhi, Rajiv

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