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The document outlines the major marketplaces and business centers of the world, including North America, Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and South America. For each region, it discusses the key countries and economic characteristics. It provides maps and data on factors such as population, GDP, foreign direct investment, and challenges to development.

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Griffin - Chapter 02 - R

The document outlines the major marketplaces and business centers of the world, including North America, Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and South America. For each region, it discusses the key countries and economic characteristics. It provides maps and data on factors such as population, GDP, foreign direct investment, and challenges to development.

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International Business

Management
Chapter 2
Global Marketplaces and Business Centers

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Opening case

The Northwest Passage


Chapter Objectives
• Evaluate the impact of the political and economic characteristics of the world’s
various marketplaces on business
• Appreciate the uses of national income data in making business decisions
• Discuss North America as a major marketplace and business center in the
world economy
• Describe Western Europe as a major marketplace and business center in the
world
• Discuss Asia as a major marketplace and business center in the world economy
• Assess the development challenges facing African, Middle Eastern, and South
American countries
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The outline of chapter 2
• The world economy in 1970 and 2006
• The marketplaces of North America
• The marketplaces of Western Europe
• The marketplaces of Central & Eastern Europe
• The marketplaces of Asia
• The marketplaces of Africa and Middle East
• The marketplaces of South America
The outline of chapter 2
• The world economy in 1970 and 2006
The World Economy

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The outline of chapter 2
• The world economy in 1970 and 2006
• The marketplaces of North America
• The marketplaces of Western Europe
• The marketplaces of Central & Eastern Europe
• The marketplaces of Asia
• The marketplaces of Africa and Middle East
• The marketplaces of South America
Marketplaces of North America

• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Greenland
• Countries of Central America and the Caribbean

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Map 2.1 North America

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United States
• Third largest population in world
• Fourth largest land mass
• Largest economy
• 27 percent of world’s GDP in 2006
• Prime market for exporters

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The U.S. Dollar

Invoicing Flight
currency capital

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Canada
• Second largest land mass
• 80 percent of population concentrated along U.S./Canadian border
• Rich natural resources
• Trade with U.S. - single largest bilateral trade relationship in the world

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Advantages of Canada
• Proximity to U.S. market
• Stability of legal and political systems
• Excellent infrastructure and educational systems

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Mexico
• Largest Spanish-speaking nation
• Federal government system
• Participant in NAFTA along with U.S. and Canada

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Central America and the Caribbean

• Economic development hindered by:


• Political instability
• Chronic U.S. military intervention
• Inadequate educational systems
• Weak middle class
• Poverty
• Import limitations

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The outline of chapter 2
• The world economy in 1970 and 2006
• The marketplaces of North America
• The marketplaces of Western Europe
• The marketplaces of Central & Eastern Europe
• The marketplaces of Asia
• The marketplaces of Africa and Middle East
• The marketplaces of South America
Marketplaces of Western Europe

European Union Member Countries

Other Countries in Western Europe

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Map 2.2 Western Europe

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Euro Countries
• Ireland
Belgium
• Greece
France
• Portugal
Luxembourg
• Spain
Germany
• Austria
Italy
• Finland
Netherlands

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The outline of chapter 2
• The world economy in 1970 and 2006
• The marketplaces of North America
• The marketplaces of Western Europe
• The marketplaces of Central & Eastern Europe
• The marketplaces of Asia
• The marketplaces of Africa and Middle East
• The marketplaces of South America
Marketplaces of Eastern Europe
• Belarus
Russia
• Georgia
Estonia
• Moldova
Latvia
• Ukraine
Lithuania
• Azerbaijan
Armenia

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Marketplaces of Central Europe
• Albania
Romania
• Bosnia-Herzegovina
Austria
• Croatia
Bulgaria
• Macedonia
Czech Republic
• Slovenia
Slovak Republic
• Serbia
Hungary
• Montenegro
Poland

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Map 2.3 The Former Soviet Union

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The outline of chapter 2
• The world economy in 1970 and 2006
• The marketplaces of North America
• The marketplaces of Western Europe
• The marketplaces of Central & Eastern Europe
• The marketplaces of Asia
• The marketplaces of Africa and Middle East
• The marketplaces of South America
Marketplaces of Asia
• India
Japan
• Afghanistan
Australia andand
NewCentral
Zealand
Asian Republics
• Southeast
The Four Tigers
Asian Countries
• China

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Map 2.4 Asia

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Japan
• Second largest economy
• GDP of $4.3 trillion in 2006
• Industries controlled by keiretsu
• GDP growth rate of 1.6 percent (since 2000)

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Map 2.5 Australia
and New Zealand

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The Four Tigers

South Korea

Singapore

Taiwan

Hong Kong
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China
• World’s most populous country – approximately 1.3 billion people
• Communist ideology mixed with market-oriented economic policies
• Heavy FDI

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Figure 2.3 Annual FDI Flows to
China 1982-2006

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India
• World’s second most populous country
• Per capita GDP of $820
• British colony until 1947

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Southeast Asian Countries
• 10 countries
• Low labor costs
• Significant FDI in recent years
• Continued recovery from currency crisis in 1997 and 1998

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Marketplaces of
Africa and the Middle East

• Middle East• Africa


• Cradle of civilization
• 867 million people
• Major economies:
• 54 countries
• Saudi Arabia
• Major economies:
• Kuwait • South Africa
• UAE • Ivory Coast
• Algeria
• Nigeria

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Map 2.6 Africa and the Middle East

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Map 2.7 The Middle East

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Marketplaces of South America
• Colombia
Brazil
• French
Bolivia Guiana
• Paraguay
Uruguay
• Peru
Argentina
• Ecuador
Chile
• Venezuela

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Map 2.8 South America

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