Work

Concentration and internationalization of Brazilian agribusiness exporters

Year: 1999

Type: article

Abstract: By using an unprecedently disaggregated data set, this article analyzes rapid concentration and internationalization (the growing presence of multinational firms) in the agribusiness of Brazil in the past decade. The article: (1) analyzes the concentration of exports over the 1990s of seven subsectors; (2) analyzes internationalization, and mergers and acquisitions in these and other subsectors; (3) describes the managerial strategies adopted by firms to cope with the increased competition arising from concentration and internationalization; (4) discusses the particular conditions in each of the major subsectors; and (5) draws managerial and policy implications in an era of globalization.

Source: The International Food and Agribusiness Management Review

DOI: 10.1016/s1096-7508(01)00032-5

Author: M Jank

Institution: Universidade de São Paulo

Language: English

Topic: International Business and FDI

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,078