The first comprehensive survey of investment in Japanese R&D facilities by U.S. firms. It has increased recently, and this trend has important implications for U.S. technological competititveness. Such facilities allow U.S. industry to tap Japan's technology base, improve market access, and respond quickly to customer needs. Graphs.

Using quantitative data, this book addresses internationalisation by focussing on the impact of Foreign Direct Investment and democracy on economic development and the effects of economic internationalisation on democracy.