Alan Rugman’s Contribution to International Business

Timothy M Devinney Leeds University Business School

Alan’s Own Perspective

•  International Finance & International Economics

•  Globalization & Economic Integration

•  Free Trade, NAFTA & Competitiveness

•  Regulation of MNES, Civil Society & Development

The Four Faces of Alan Rugman

Evolution of Thinking (70s – 80s)

Evolution of Thinking (80s – 90s)

Evolution of Thinking (2000 – )

Influence Through People 486 Pieces of Work 238 Single Authored

Number  of  Works  

Number  of  Dis/nct  Co-­‐Authors  

1   75  

2   11  

3-­‐5   15  

6-­‐9   5  

10-­‐20   5  

20   1  

Which Game of Thrones Character Would Alan Have Been?

Good

Evil

Lawful Chaotic