This book, based on extensive, original, detailed research presents a comprehensive overview of the Italian multinationals and their activities during the 1990s. It:

• surveys the size, geographical and sectoral distribution of Italian multinationals
• examines why they went international, how and what they gained
• discusses the strategic position of Italian multinationals in the world economy
• examines the effect of multinationals investment both inward and outward on the Italian economy
• provides detail on individual companies