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Tag Archives: trade
Jan
05
Now that international trade negotiations extend into 2012 – have fun with an American Trade Negotiator’s Glossary: What they said and what they really meant (Source: Anonymous, of course)
“An ambitious proposal” (It is unlikely to get any support) “An innovative proposal” (This one really is out of the trees) “This paper is unbalanced.” (It does not contain any of our views.) “This proposal strikes a good balance.” (Our … Read More
Oct
18
The Rising Cost of Freedom
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
Posted in International Business
Tagged acts, attacks, book, effect, freedom, global, international, international business, investment, poverty, symbols, tariffs, terrorism, trade
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Sep
15
Fitting the Market, Unilever Customizes for India
Unilever saw an opportunity among low-income consumers in India who wanted to buy the company’s high-end detergents and personal care products, but could not afford them. The company responded by developing low-cost packaging and other options that allowed it to … Read More
Sep
02
Ethnography
Here is an quick video about ethnography, or observational research, with a few informative examples of when ethnography has made a significant change for non articulated problems thus increasing the quality of the given product. Also is a quick overview … Read More
Posted in Research Insights
Tagged changes, ethnography, innovation, insights, observational research, product design, trade
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Sep
02
International Daily Iconoclast
Happy Friday! Enjoy this week’s international iconoclast!
Posted in IB Calendar
Tagged environmental determinism, export, geographic advantage, geography, import, Indian Ocean, port, Singapore, South China Sea, trade, trade advantage
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Aug
08
International Business Jeopardy
Answer this week’s questions in the comments for a chance to win a great prize at the end of the summer! What is the most widely spoken language on Earth?
Aug
08
Are You Prepared For A New Surge of Countertrade?
International exchanges of goods and services are typically conducted with currencies, the value of which is settled by the four legs of trust, demand, supply, and risk. If any of these legs are weakening, substitute exchange methods emerge, based on … Read More
Posted in International Business, Trade Policy
Tagged capital, change, countertrade, currency, dollar, euro, exports, financial crisis, government debt, governmental procedures, imports, international business, international marketing, international trade, marketing, non-monetary goods, outreach, trade, weakness
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Jul
28
Key Dimensions of Freedom in relation to International Business
Another key dimension of freedom is the loosening of restrictions that prevent people from going outside the box. National borders usually create the box where business and government find their limits. Global marketers thrive on understanding how to successfully cross … Read More
Posted in International Business
Tagged conflicts, economic migration, freedom, international business, limits, marketing, pressure, restrictions, terrorism, threats, trade
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