The world's largest industrial enterprises

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John Dunning and Robert Pearce conducted an analysis of the 20-year performance of the world's largest corporations. Most of the data come from Fortune reports between 1962 and 1983 which were divided in twenty industrial sectors. Findings reveal that 40 percent of the 483 enterprises comprising the sample are American. The method employed is descriptive and makes no use of statistical analysis. The biggest drawback of the study is that it does not consider the service industry.

Research, Dunning, John, Pearce, Robert

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News from the trade front: the pasta war

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In November 1985, the Reagan Administration imposed a 40 and 35 percent custom duty on pasta of European Economic Community (EEC) origin. This measure followed the breakdown of negotiations between the U.S. and EEC at the GATT. The success of the pasta industry is being closely watched by the U. S. citrus growers, who feel their products are being discriminated against by EEC countries. The U.S. pasta decision was immediately followed by EEC duties on citrus products.

United States, Taxation, Cereal products industry, Pasta industry, International trade regulation, European Economic Community

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Israeli companies in alternative energy

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Israel's industry has suffered from a small domestic market, making it crucial for it to export. The solar energy industry of Israel is the most advanced in the world, and has recently contracted to build a 35 MW solar field in California. Israel also exports turbines to generate electricity and computerized systems for energy management. Moreover, the Free Trade Agreement signed with the U.S. will increase Israeli exports to America and U.S. investments in Israel.

Economic aspects, Israel, Energy industries, Energy industry, Alternative energy sources, Renewable energy

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