The strategies of multilatinas: from the quest for regional leadership to the myth of the global corporation \r\n

Minda ()

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Abstract: The emerging Latin American corporations come essentially from Brazil and Mexico. Their prime motivation lies in the acquisition of natural resources and the search for market openings. With the exception of Cemex and Embraer who aspire to be global players, the majority of the multilatinas are regional or bi-regional companies. To a large extent, the sectorial breakdown of the multilatinas reflects the productive and technological specialisation of Latin America. They do not have at their disposal the same specific advantages as the emerging Asian multinational corporations in the high-tech industries or in the high capital-intensive sectors. The recent growth of their international activities has certainly impacted the dynamics of the global economy, particularly as regards the re-establishment of North-South links and the strengthening of South-South co-operation.

Keywords: Emerging multinational corporations; multilatinas; foreign direct investment; re-establishment of North-South links; South-South co-operation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D21 F23 L21 O11 O54 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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Date: 2008
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