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International Business
R. M. Joshi
Learning Objectives
Reactive approach
Systematic approach
information:
Since
carrying
out
which
research
is
conducted;
it
that
will
help
better
define
Country Evaluation
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Population
The population of a country broadly gives
a rough estimation of availability of
work-force
and
market
potential,
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Income
Consumption patterns in a country are
significantly influenced by level of income.
The Gross Domestic Product of a country
provides a better estimate of the market
size compared to its population.
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Country Classification
on the basis of 2006 Per capita GNI*
Low-income countries
: US $ 905 or less
Lower-middle-income countries : US$ 906-3,595
Upper-middle-income countries : US$ 3,59611,115
High-income countries
: US$ 11,116 or more
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Macroeconomic Overview
Distribution
highly
of
skewed
resources
among
and
the
wealth
nations.
is
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not
only
affects
countrys
significantly
influences
the
business
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Infrastructure
Macro-economic stability
Technological readiness
Market size
Business sophistication
Innovation
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facilitates
international
also
in
development
of
business
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Starting a business
Employing workers
Registering property
Getting credit
Protecting investors
Paying taxes
Enforcing contracts
Closing a business
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followed
by
New
Zealand,
United
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development
and
comparable
consumer
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Opportunity-Risk Analysis
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an
objective
to
examine
market
and
strategy
is
employed.
Under
this
identify
the
major
markets
and
major
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