Perspective - (2025) Volume 16, Issue 5
Received: 01-Sep-2025, Manuscript No. bej-26-182521;
Editor assigned: 03-Sep-2025, Pre QC No. P-182521;
Reviewed: 17-Sep-2025, QC No. Q-182521;
Revised: 22-Sep-2025, Manuscript No. R-182521;
Published:
29-Sep-2025
, DOI: 10.37421/2161-6219.2025.16.578
Citation: Klein, Nadine. ”Business Systems and Economic Structures:
A Global View.” Bus Econ J 16 (2025):578.
Copyright: © 2025 Klein N. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution
and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
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This research critically evaluates how the operations of multinational corporations, the negotiation and implementation of international trade agreements, and the patterns of foreign direct investment contribute to the development of robust institutions, foster industrial diversification, and enhance the overall economic resilience of nations seeking to integrate more fully into the global economy. The strategic imperatives of firm-level innovation and their direct role in shaping the evolution of economic structures are also a subject of considerable academic inquiry. This research probes how diverse approaches to research and development (R&D), the strategic adoption and diffusion of new technologies, and the methodologies employed in product conceptualization and development within business systems collectively impact industry dynamics, confer sustainable competitive advantages, and bolster national capacities for innovation. 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