The Evolving Bargain

The Evolving Bargain provides an in-depth look at the impact of deregulation and privatization on strategic agendas in industries around the world. Emmons emphasizes that these reforms are not one-time events, but dynamic processes that shape the ongoing relationship, or bargain, between governments and affected enterprises. He also shows how the contexts of both industry and country influence a firm's options and performance outcomes. Based on extensive research and interviews with over 150 industry executives, investors, and government officials worldwide, this book offers a practical framework for understanding the challenges and potential rewards for established and new ventures alike. Drawing upon rich examples from North and South America, Europe, and Asia, Emmons details how winners and losers emerge, and distills key lessons managers can apply as they prepare their own companies for competition in this constantly shifting environment. The first book to examine this timely issue through a managerial lens, The Evolving Bargain is an essential guide for companies looking to conquer the complexities and harness the opportunities of the new market economy.

Contents

• Preface
  
• Acknowledgrnents
  
• Introduction
  
• The Evolving Bargain
  
• Dynamics of Deregulation
  
• Dynamics of Privatization
  
• Transforming Corporate Governance and Strategy
  
• Transforming Operations
  
• Competing Against Incumbents
  
• Concessions and Contracting Out
  
• The Empire Strikes Back: A Cautionary Tale
  
• Harnessing Opportunity in the New Market Economy
  
• Notes
  
• Selected Bibliography
  
• Index
  
• About the Author