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Apr 03

How Have Technical Barriers to American Exports Been Successfully Reduced?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Michael Czinkota

Standards-related trade measures play a critical role in shaping the flow of global trade. Yesterday, April 2, 2012, the Office of the United States Trade Representative published its third annual Report on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), focused on significant … Read More →

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Mar 21

Continue to Grow and Profit From Your Business!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Michael Czinkota

Financial Times Presents: Investing in a Sustainable Future March 29, 2012 Hudson, New York Now in its 4th year, the Financial Times’ Investing in a Sustainable Future conference is a must-attend for investors interested in learning what the leaders of … Read More →

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Mar 05

“Curative International Marketing: The Next Step Up”

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Michael Czinkota

The following is the first installment of Professor Michael Czinkota’s  editorial, “Curative International Marketing: The Next Step Up.” “2012 marks the 75th anniversary of the academic field of International Marketing. As the world was emerging from tariff wars, Collins reported … Read More →

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Oct 18

The Rising Cost of Freedom

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Michael Czinkota

We are finding that the cost of freedom seems to be increasing lately. Terms like free trade or free choice have been misleading since they all come with a price, which international marketers pay in terms of preparing their shipments, … Read More →

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Aug 19

Values and Freedom: Part 2

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Michael Czinkota

A second and even more crucial issue is the value system we use in making choices. There are major differences among what people value around the world. Contrasts include togetherness compared to individuality, cooperation versus competition, modesty next to assertiveness, … Read More →

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Aug 05

Paying the Higher Price

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Michael Czinkota

We are all paying a higher price because of global terrorism– an issue identified by our Delphi study. As freedom suffers, so does international marketing. In most instances, terrorism is not an outgrowth of choice but rather a lack of … Read More →

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Aug 01

Extent of Freedom in Changing Times

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Michael Czinkota

When the long-standing rivalry between socialism and market orientation was resolved, market focus and the recognition of demand and supply directly affected human rights and the extent of freedom. With all humility and gratefulness we can conclude: the markets were … Read More →

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