Safari File Edit View History Bookmarks Window Help oaklandcc.desire2learn.com Subscribe Emerging Markets Your post is due Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Be sure to carefully review the attached discussion rubric-- to earn full credit you are requested to post within a 5-day window (end of Tuesday at 11:59 pm). Discussion Board Rubric Overview Have you heard of the BRIC nations? An investment banker coined the term in 2001. He selected the fast-growth economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China as key money-making opportunities. Here's a quick read on a look at the Bricks 17 years after they were introduced to the world; What are your thoughts on the growth of these four economies. Please present some arguments on how this will benefit the U.S. as well as some possible negative side effects of the BRICs gain in wealth. Can this be a positive for you if you choose to live in Ann Arbor, Detroit, or Grand Rapids? Note: If you are having difficulty accessing any of these links within this discussion, please email your instructor for an alternative assignment. Start a New Thread 204 2 JUL 28 "tv MacBook ProSafari File Edit View History Bookmarks Window Help oaklandcc.desire2learn.com C .. . Overview If you are like myself, your knowledge on Africa is very weak..... I think that 20 years ago there wasn't much of an economy on that continent so we just ignored it? Well, India and China have made many businesses and people wealthy around the globe. What's next? I say it's Africa. Here's a short read(link below) on 10 expanding African economies. This is a GREAT read -- in 2019, as America is focusing on terrorism and the Middle East, China is very active on the continent of Africa. Here's the PDF version of the above article if your browser is not playing friendly with the website (linked below); China Colonizing Africa After you read this article share your thoughts on these simple questions-- Africa needs help, Is China helping or a new conquerer like England, France, Italy etc. after the World Wars? Please explain your opinion on the positive and negative impacts of this global business topic! Thanks in advance- Note: If you are having difficulty accessing any of these links within this discussion, please email your instructor for an alternative assignment. Start a New Thread 204 2 JUL 28 tv 4 MacBook Pro esc Q Search or enter website nameWeek 9 Critique Assignment (Chapter 12) - Saved to my Mac out References Mailings Review View ? Tell me A Aav AaBbCcDdEe AaBbCcDdEe Aa BbCcDc AaBbCcDdEE Aa BbCcDdEe A v LV Av IEv Normal No Spacing Heading 1 Heading 2 Heading 3 Week 9 Critique Assignment (Chapter 12) Overview China and India have been the economic growth stories for the past 20 years. The author thinks that Africa, particularly nations with Islamic-faith populations, will be the next consumer opportunity for global brands to target. He also thinks that females are gaining purchasing power and influence over purchasing decisions and serve as another "overlooked" group of customers. Please present two opposing points of view from the content in chapter twelve. Please provide support for your opinions (OCC library resources or informal internet research). Please note that this an informal assignment and these responses don't necessarily have to be a certain length (quality over quantity). Type your response below on this document (it is okay if it goes on to another page). Remember, there are 5 points possible for this assignment (2.5 points per idea with support). English (United States) Focus MacBook Pro B U A @ % & PK 3 4 5 6 8 O O W E R T U O P