The Journal of International Business and Economy (JIBE), a joint publication of the College of Business, San Francisco State University and the Institute of Industrial Policy Studies, welcomes all the theoretical and/or empirical articles relating to international business and/or economy. In particular, the journal welcomes articles on the overlapping area between these two fields, such as international competitiveness, comparisons of business institutions in different cultures, and comparisons of management across countries. Although its principal audience consists largely of scholars and researchers, the journal also publishes articles that will be useful to government officials and business executives. The journal has been recommended for inclusion in the 11th Edition of Cabell's Directory (www.cabells.com). Journal of International Business and Economy Editor : Hwy-Chang Moon ([email protected]) Webpage  http://www.i-jibe.org/ Manuscripts should be submitted in electronic format as an e-mail attachment to the editor ([email protected]). Authors are encouraged to visit the JIBE homepage (http://www.i-jibe.org/) and follow the ¢®¡ÆSubmission Procedures¢®¡¾ in the homepage.