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Alfred Weber is a German economist who created the Weber Model. Today that model gets used in determining where a big industry will settle, and not only that but it discusses agglomeration and how that helps the industries that have clustered together in a certain spot- such as Silicon Valley industries. Together the Weber Model, industrialization and globalization all tie together because they all affect each other. When an economy is no longer based in the agricultural aspect and enters into a…

Case Study 4: Nigeria State capacity refers to the degree to which a state is able to successfully and efficiently carry out its designated responsibilities and provide high quality goods and services. A characteristic of many less developed countries is that they are lacking in state capacity. This can occur for a number of reasons, though most often it transpires due to fragility in one or more of the state characteristics identified by political economist Max Weber. These characteristics,…

differences of culture and likelihood of self-reference measure are crucial subject in international marketing. As our company going to another market, this are the criterion the no stress which is political and legal requirement, economic stability, market size, competitive intensity, competitive entry, entry barrier, culture and infrastructure. All of those are important of self-reference criterion to enter international marketing. I will explain a bit about the economic condition. The level…

1. Do you think globalization and MNE activity are creating problems for the world? What kinds of problems can you identify? What are the unintended consequences of international business? We cannot deny the benefits that globalization and MNEs bring, but we also cannot ignore its unintended consequence. Firstly, according to the reality, somehow we can say that globalization seem to ignore human rights and basic labor standard. Many MNEs nowadays, they are using low-wage policy, exploiting…

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN SHANGAI, CHINA. Introduction . Shangai is a city in China that has one of the biggest populations and contains the globe’s major ports. The city was established over 700 years ago in Hangjina’s river delta in East China (Needham, & Wang, 1994).The city is located in the eastern seaboard, and generally has a flat terrain.The populous city has a population of more than half a million residents by the year 1816 and has thus grown to become a successful commercial…

Viettel and a new telecom revolution At the 9th Cambodia-Laos-Viet Nam (CLV) Development Triangle Area Summit took place in Siem Reap, the Kingdom of Cambodia on 23/11 and 24/11, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has recommended setting up local mechanisms among the three countries to reduce the cost of communications, promote closer cooperation, stimulate the economic development of the three countries. To complete this mission, Viettel Group (Viettel) and Metfone (Viettel’s Brandname in…

economic growth of a country. It has improved the life of the people by giving employment for many people. It has got various effects on business. Three possible effects of globalization on business could be rise in competition, outsourcing and international trade. One of the effects of globalization on business is the increasing competition. In every nook and…

(2002). Is There a Clash of Civilizations? Evidence from Patterns of International Conflict Involvement, 1946 to 1997. pp. 715, 726. Henderson, E. and Tucker, R. (2001). Clear and Present Strangers: The Clash of Civilizations and International Conflict. pp. 332. Hopf, T. (2015). Lecture on The Democratic Peace. Rosato, S. (2003). The Flawed Logic of Democratic Peace Theory. pp. 590 – 591. Wohlforth…

Umayma Hasan March 4, 2016 p.8 APWH Big Picture- Chapter 9 1. In what ways did Tang and Song dynasty China resemble the classical Han dynasty period, and in what ways had China changed? Tang and Song dynasty China resembled the classical Han dynasty period because they had very similar aspects, such as the long distance trade, but they were different in the way that Tang and Song dynasty China prospered better. Evidence: E#1- Imperial system, placement exam,…

1. INTRODUCTION In this project, it is analyzed a potential investment in a second- hand vessel. Assuming we are an investor who is willing to buy a Panamax bulk carrier. In the beginning we will present some general information regarding investment and motives, S&P market, the price and the factors which determine it and characteristics of investment in ships. Secondly, we will make a presentation/comparison of advantages and disadvantages of investing in new-buildings or second- hand vessels…