Cap Discussion Forum 1

Now that you have fully researched the BRICS nation, briefly summarize your findings and recommendations for SOLA.

In a global economy, economic issues that affect members of the global community impact us all.  In this activity, you are to conduct a search for an article on globalization. Your response will review and summarize this article. Be sure to include your opinion on the importance of globalization on the consumer in your response. Your response should be a paragraph of at least 7-10 sentences.

Discuss whether MNC’s will always be beneficial for the consumers and the economy of the host country

You're the CEO of a small company traveling to another country (assume a country of your choice) to complete a business deal with a foreign company.  Your plane landed there on time, you're feeling fine, and everything seems to be going well.  The cab driver, who doesn't speak much English, understood where you needed to go and started driving.  He starts to listen to a Justin Bieber song and asks you in broken English what type of music you like.  As your cab enters the hotel, you notice a McDonald's restaurant across the street with familiar golden arches.  You check-in with your credit card, call your spouse from your iPhone and exchange some dollars at the money exchange place at the lobby of the hotel.  You then get some take-out food from the McDonald's since you'll get plenty of opportunities to dine in local restaurants later on. When returning to your hotel room, you wonder why the instructor at the culture training class asked you to be careful about cultural differences when…

List down the main ingredients or raw materials in manufacturing the Ferrari sports car. Identify the corresponding country from which each ingredient or raw material came

Italy’s 60 million inhabitants woke up Tuesday under an unprecedented nationwide quarantine, an effort by authorities to fight the world’s second-deadliest outbreak of the coronavirus, and began working out what they can and can’t do. Rome’s piazzas were almost deserted and cafes had few customers, as the Italian capital was locked down for the first time. Many Italians seemed resigned to their new reality, which includes extreme restrictions on freedom of movement. Some wondered if the country should have moved more decisively earlier. “This is the only thing that could be done at this point. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope it works,” said Antonio Castellucci, who has a fruit and vegetable stand in a Roman market. “I wish the government had done this earlier. They should have copied the Chinese right away.”Under the national quarantine announced Monday evening by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, travel to, from and within Italy is permitted only if it is demonstrably necessary for…

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Exporting vs FDI: The Proximity-Concentration Trade-Off. Your firm wants to sell its product in each of several foreign countries, and you must decide whether to do so by exporting or by producing locally for that market through FDI. Suppose that in each country the demand for the product is the same, and is given by: P = 15 - Q, where P is the price your firm charges in that country in dollars and Q is the quantity sold there. In addition, the marginal cost of production in any country is the same, and is equal to $4 per unit. Wherever you choose to produce, your firm is a monopolist. To produce in a foreign country, your firm must incur a fixed cost equal to $21. On the other hand, to produce here and export to a country that is d miles away requires a transport cost of (d/1000)| dollars per unit shipped. a. If you export to a given country located at a distance d, what would the quantity sold, the price charged and the profits be? (all as a function of distance) b. If you sell in a…

What was the situation all about the "Covid 19 Pandemic Economic Crisis"?

Discuss the nature of global terrorism.

Should an MNC alter its ethical standards to accommodate a host country in order to successfully compete internationally? Why or why not? What are the ramifications of an incorrect decision?

please could you help with parts iv, v and vi   After having started a highly unpopular war in Europe, the president of Leninslavia can only sell his country’s gas to two other friendly countries, which, in turn, are not sold gas by anybody else. These friendly countries are the poor nation of Kalininburg (KB) and the richer, morally-ambiguous Coconut Republic (CR). Given the geographical proximity between the two buyers, a strict ban on cross-border sales was agreed with the Kalinian government. The respective demand functions (in million units) for both countries are: QKB=10-PKB QCR=14-0.5PCR The total cost (TC), in millions too, depends on the total amount of units produced Q = QKB + QCR and also includes 10 million of fixed costs. TC follows the expression: TC=10+2Q+Q2 /8 i. Does Leninslavia meet the conditions necessary to implement price discrimination? Explain. ii. What should be Leninslavia’s profit-maximization strategy? Indicate prices and quantities, as well as the amount of…

Covert operations had become a normal modality of US foreign policy. What would be the effect in trade between the United States and other nations? Discuss possible pros and cons together with its backlashes. Fully supplement your answer.

An nation is directly involve in war. The war is expected to end in nearly 1 year. How it will affect the economy of that nation.

What are the difference of India and Germany in terms of their response to the pandemic?

After seven years of negotiations, 12 countries—including the United States, Japan, Vietnam, and nine other Pacific Rim countries—crafted the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). A key feature of the TPP was the lifting of tariffs on many products traded between the member countries, ranging from agriculture to footwear. Before the United States ultimately pulled out of the deal, each member country went through the process of ratifying the agreement, with numerous domestic firms and collective interests voicing opposition. In the United States, New Balance was one of these opposing firms, specifically stating its disapproval of phasing out U.S. tariffs on shoes made in Vietnam.  ●      What would a reduction of U.S. tariffs on Vietnamese shoes do to the supply of Vietnamese shoes in the United States? ●      What impact would this have on the equilibrium quantity of shoes sold in the United States? ●      Would the tariff reduction cause the equilibrium price for shoes in the United…

After seven years of negotiations, 12 countries—including the United States, Japan, Vietnam, and nine other Pacific Rim countries—crafted the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). A key feature of the TPP was the lifting of tariffs on many products traded between the member countries, ranging from agriculture to footwear. Before the United States ultimately pulled out of the deal, each member country went through the process of ratifying the agreement, with numerous domestic firms and collective interests voicing opposition. In the United States, New Balance was one of these opposing firms, specifically stating its disapproval of phasing out U.S. tariffs on shoes made in Vietnam.    What would a reduction of U.S. tariffs on Vietnamese shoes do to the supply of Vietnamese shoes in the United States?  What impact would this have on the equilibrium quantity of shoes sold in the United States?  Would the tariff reduction cause the equilibrium price for shoes in the United States to increase or…

Which of the following statements about global warming, according to Lomborg, is true? The increase in global temperature will cost the world $14.5 trillion by 2100, but following Kyoto Protocols will cost $15.8 trillion. The increase in global temperature will cost the world $15.8 trillion, but following Kyoto Protocols will cost $14.5 trillion. Reducing carbon emissions is the least expensive way to curb global warming. Following the Kyoto Protocols solves the temperature warming problem most economically. O 00 O

You are a strategist with a multinational company. Summarize the implications of COVID-19 on international trade. List three potential changes to trade policy that could occur as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

With a population of 1.3 billion and GDP growth at or above 10%, China is poised to become the most dominant consumer base in the world. It is no surprise, then, that for several years, a whole host of companies have made attempts to sell their wares in China. Companies that enter China, however, face significant late-mover disadvantages. Consider, for example, mobile phones—any telecommunications firm that wants to enter the Chinese market faces huge hurdles. China Mobile, the largest service provider in the nation, announced that they added 5.26 million new subscribers in the month of August 2009, bringing their total to 502.9 million. These figures dwarf those of the Verizon, the largest service provider in the U.S., which added 1.1 million subscribers in the second quarter of 2009, bringing their total to 87.7 million. China Mobile also has a huge technological advantage, as its network covers all 31 of China’s provinces and reaches 97% of China’s population. Since China Mobile is…

You are the assistant to the CEO of a small textile firm that manufactures quality, premium-priced, stylish clothing. The CEO has decided to see what the opportunities are for exporting and has asked you for advice as to the steps the company should take. What advice would you give to the CEO? please help with this discussion post

the importance of communication in the face of a global pandemic.

List two unethical issues that occurred within the last five years in your home country that impacted your nation. Compare this with one other country of your choice. Which of these two unethical issues do you believe will happen again unless something is done on a governmental level in your country? (approximately 250 words).

SAJAX inc. is a global firm. SAJAX has employed FDI to fund operations in a country that is a member of the regional economic integration bloc. Generally, in situations like this, non-member firms like SAJAX will enjoy the same advantages from the integration pact that members have.  True false

Romilo produces 250 different varieties of potatoes sourced from nearby villages, suggesting he likely lives in:       Maine     China     Ireland     Peru, or maybe Chile All of the following are reasons that foreign countries and corporations engage in long-term leases of land or outright land purchases in other countries EXCEPT:       These countries and corporations may be concerned about the long-term food security of their home population     These countries and corporations have a stated goal of promoting neo-colonialism     These countries and corporations may be pursuing a strategy to ensure energy security     These countries and corporations may be interested in low prices for labor and land CITES seeks to preserve the existence of endangered species. This existence value is a __________. CITES is effective, but very narrowly focused on __________.     public good, fish     private good, rhinos…

Sometimes the exports of developing nations are concentrated in only one or a few primary products. For example, according to World Bank data, coffee constitutes almost 90% of Burundi’s total exports. Therefore, changes in demand or supply of coffee can have significant effects on the health of Burundi’s economy. The current world price of coffee is $5.00 per pound, but there is uncertainty about the shape of the demand and supply curves. The following graphs (scenario A and scenario B) show two possibilities for demand and supply in the market for coffee.   Suppose that favorable growing conditions cause an increase in the global supply of coffee. On the following graph, shift the demand or supply curve of scenario A to show what happens in the market for coffee as a result of this event.   Note: Select and drag one or both of the curves to the desired position. Curves will snap into position, so if you try to move a curve and it snaps back to its original position, just drag it…

The costs of operating a global strategy can be greater than the benefits True or false?

How can MNEs act ethically in host countries?

occurs when a company exports to a foreign market at a price that is either lower than the domestic prices in that country or less than the cost of production.