Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-231) and index.
Competitiveness, restructuring and FDI: an analytical framework -- Economic background to the case studies -- The colour TV receiver industry -- The garment industry -- TNCs, industrial restructuring and competitiveness in the automotive industry in NAFTA, MERCOSUR, and ASEAN -- FDI, restructuring and competitiveness in two resource-rich economies: Chile and Zimbabwe -- The competitive challenge: conclusions and policy recommendations