National Policies and Multinational Corporations: Implications for Russia

This essay is dedicated to the issues related to the relationship between national and transnational business. The paper does not concentrate on the formal aspects of the issues but assumes as a basis the tendency towards globalization of industrial development and the related achievements and influence of multinational corporations (MNC) and national enterprises. Russian government officials and local businessmen will increasingly face the need to understand MNC strategies and motives but also the means to achieve their own goals. All in all, the elaboration of a national industrial policy carefully considering global business developments is of prime importance for the future of the Russian nation. The activities of MNCs can significantly influence economy, society, technology, and politics in the compelling and sensitive transition to a market economy in Russia