International Political Economy – Final Exam Notes The Rise of International Political Economy Classical Political Economy Origins of Political Economy Population and economic growth in the 19th century after a period of stagnation from 1500-1800 Moral philosophy in the 18th century began to focus on the economy when previously religiously based Example: Adam Smith applied philosophical explanations to how the economy works The rise of “economic philosophy” Smith‚ Ricardo‚ Malthus
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International Dumping Laws Xiaoya Xie If a company exports a product at a price normally lower than the price its charge at home product‚ it is said to be “dumping” the product. (1) In order to get into the foreign market the government sometimes gives subsidies to domestic companies to encourage dumping into other countries Types of dumping: (1) Producers are trying to stay competitive in another country. (2) Dumping result from international price discrimination
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France Trade‚ Exports and Imports In 2009‚ France’s export volumes amounted to $456.8 billion and the country ranked 6th in the world. However‚ the figures were much higher in 2008 at $601.9 billion. France’s main export commodities are: • Machinery • Transportation equipment • Aircraft • Plastics • Chemicals • Pharmaceutical products • Iron and steel • Beverages France’s main export partners are: Germany • Italy • Spain • UK • Belgium • US • The Netherlands • Besides French
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Canada’s International Trade Pattern Final Draft April 2013 Introduction Canada with per capita GDP of US$ 42‚ 734 (PPP adjusted) is ranked 9th in the world‚ according to the IMF WEO estimates. The total size of Canada’s economy‚ as of 31 March 2012‚ stands at US$ 1‚446 billion (PPP) (Cheung‚ 2009) as per IMF figures and ranked at 13 in the world. The country’s merchandise trade rebounded after 5 years of slump and has been in the growth path since 2010. The reversal had been bolstered by
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Journal of World Business 40 (2005) 111–123 www.socscinet.com/bam/jwb A forecast of globalization‚ international business and trade: report from a Delphi study Michael R. Czinkota *‚ Ilkka A. Ronkainen McDonough School of Business‚ Georgetown University‚ Washington‚ DC 20057‚ USA Abstract Globalization causes dramatic changes in business environments both in terms of their degree and swiftness. Forecasting such changes is crucial for the preparation of responses by the affected parties. This
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International Marketing Environment Alfredo Carmona Prof. Simone Farrar Marketing 320 February 3‚ 20 In today’s fierce market it is important for corporations to go global. This isn’t an easy task as it takes a lot of careful planning and research in order to be successful at an international level. The competition can come from local companies to others looking to also expand into worldwide markets. This is why it is so important for a company to analyze this new market and familiarize themselves
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TRADE FINANCE ROLES OF BANKS Prepared by Goodluck Nkini Manager Trade Finance CRDB Bank Limited. March 2005 Definition: Trade financing is the provision of any form of financing that enables a trading activity to take place and which may be made directly to the supplier‚ to facilitate procurement of items for immediate sale and/or for storage for future activities‚or it could be provided to the buyer‚ to enable him meet contract obligations. Importance of Trade Finance The availability
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The Strategy of International Business Chapter Outline OPENING CASE: The Evolving Strategy of Coca-Cola INTRODUCTION STRATEGY AND THE FIRM Value Creation Strategic Positioning Operations: The Firm as a Value Chain Organization: The Implementation of Strategy In Sum: Strategic Fit GLOBAL EXPANSION‚ PROFITABILITY‚ AND PROFIT GROWTH Expanding the Market: Leveraging Products and Competencies Location Economies Experience
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Unit 2 Test International Trade in the Modern World Part A: True and False (15 Marks) / 15 Answer the following questions with true (T) or false (F). Correct the false statements T T 1.___ T T Positive effects of globalization include: improved human rights‚ increased productivity‚ and innovation. 2.___ F F Trade agreements are beneficial because they eliminate trade barriers and encourage foreign investment. 3.___ The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
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International trade friction in the new situation and the situation was still rubbing Suggestions increased [Abstract] With the growth of international trade‚ trade friction between countries than in the past increased significantly and has shown new features and new situation. In the face of the increasingly frequent and complex trade friction‚ this paper presents 15 new countermeasures for industry colleagues to explore. [Key words] of the international situation and new trade friction
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