Part One of the Introduction

0.1 The nature of the international joint venture: theory, practice, & power

0.1.1 Definition of an international joint venture

0.1.2 Synonyms for an international joint venture

0.1.3 Why companies choose international joint ventures for doing business

0.1.4 Formation

0.1.5 Capital structure and negotiations

0.1.6 Documentation, including the shareholders' agreement

0.1.7 Due diligence procedures

0.1.8 The protection of minority rights, including management functions

0.1.9 Dispute resolution and termination

0.1.10 The closing process

0.1.11 Summary

Part Two of the Introduction

0.2 Terminology

0.2.1 Foreign investor, home jurisdiction, foreign jurisdiction, host country and

national or local investor

0.2.2 Venture party, partners and owners.

0.2.3 Operating company, local company, object corporation, target corporation,

joint venture vehicle or joint venture form.

Part One of Chapter One

1.1 Why companies establish themselves in foreign markets

1.1.1 Rivalry

1.1.2 New economic zones as future markets

1.1.3 Marketing reasons

1.1.4 Product image and technical assistance.

1.1.5 New products, new ideas, and technology transfer

1.1.6. Miscellaneous reasons: from resources to capital.

Part Two of Chapter One

1.2 Why choose an international joint venture as a form for doing business?

1.2.1 Regional trade barriers