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Economic Environment

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After going through this chapter, you should be able to:

  • Examine the different facets of the economic environment of an international business

  • Identify the distinguishing features of different economic systems and assess their impact on business structures and activities

  • Appreciate the defining principles of capitalism, as exemplified in major Western economies

  • Examine the evolution of various economic systems in the context of national economic pathways

  • Classify countries on the basis of economic indicators, such as gross national income (GNI), inflation, and fiscal and monetary policies

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