IG Farben and ICI, 1925-53. Strategies for growth and survival

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  • Name Geopolitical event, natural disaster, etc, impact on business inc end of empire, war, disease, catastrophe, etc, exc industrial conflict
  • Name Comparative international studies
  • Name Competition, collusion, monopoly & cartels inc competition policy & regulation
  • Name Government intervention exc legislation & regulation

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  • Germany

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Comparison of experiences and performance of ICI with IG Farbenindustrie AG, a German chemicals business. Chapters include: 'Formation of IG Farben and ICI'; 'Striving for stability - ICI and IG Farben in the Depression'; 'Rearmament and war'; 'Collapse of the cartel system'; 'Postwar planning'; 'Occupation and exploitation, 1945-47'; 'ICI's loss, IG Farben's gain, 1947-53'; 'Conclusion - a missed opportunity?'