Read HARDY, J. (1998) “Cathedrals in the Desert? Transnationals, Corporate Strategy and Locality in Wroclaw”, Regional Studies, Vol. 32,
No. 7, pp. 639-652 (a copy of the case study is in the PDF file)
The Task
Write about the following:
• Why might this area of Poland be an attractive place for FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) by foreign multinational companies?
• Identify ‘linkages’ and ‘spillovers’ that could be said to have either a positive or negative effect on the area described in the case
study.
• Since this article was written in 1997, Poland joined the EU in 2004. Which aspects of what was included in the article may be different
after 2004?
Please also read the “Workbook-8” PDF file, to understand more about FDI and ‘linkages’ and ‘spillovers’ so you write in the correct area.