Managers in international businesses will need to evaluate the attractiveness of a country as a market or location for a facility or investment. Knowing how to think about events and situations will help the manager make that evaluation. Countries with democratic regimes, market-based economic policies, and strong protection of property rights are more likely to attain high and sustained economic growth rates, and are thus a more attractive location for intermational business. The benefits, costs, and risks are associated with the political, economic, and legal systems of the country. The overall attractiveness of a country depends on balancing the benefits, costs, and risks. Roll over each item on the left for a detailed description. Then, drag each item to the appropriate category of evaluations a manager must make when examining a country's attractiveness. Middle-class First-mover population growth potential advantages Evaluate Benefits Evaluate Costs Evaluate Risks Unexpected political change Infrastructure issues Resolving contract disputes Bribe payments Free market Economic uncertainty economy