Q/ Do research on 4 countries (USA, Thailand, China, Indonesia).

The research will be assessed on

The adequacy of your research.

The ability to clearly explain parallel data from four different countries.

The following content:

An overview of the countries chosen. (separately)

Provide a country comparative analysis of the following:

o A discussion of the various indices that will help the MNC to make a decision

(Macroeconomic indicators, economic stability in the country, corruption index,

business freedom index, transnationality index, ease of doing business index,

political stability, etc).

o The various trade agreements (bilateral and multilateral)/economic integration

that the host countries are involved in.

o The various trade and investment incentives offered by the host countries.

o FDI procedures and regulations in the countries concerned.

o The various tax rates and other costs that may be incurred

o Countries' Resource Advantage - Availability of resources including labor and

wages.

o Exchange rate of the country and how these may affect foreign transactions.

Current business opportunities offered in the host countries.

A discussion of the possible disadvantages of venturing into the countries chosen.

You are expected to integrate as best as possible the theories and concepts you have learned in

Macroeconomic