Questions from International Business


Q: In its early years, Airbus received subsidies for 100 percent of

In its early years, Airbus received subsidies for 100 percent of its development costs. Discuss this situation. Is there a time when subsidies should be considered acceptable? Why or why not?

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Q: What is the role of customer satisfaction in Shoprite’s financial management strategy

What is the role of customer satisfaction in Shoprite’s financial management strategy?

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Q: Does the evidence suggest to you that China is dumping excess steel

Does the evidence suggest to you that China is dumping excess steel production on world markets?

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Q: Boeing is expected to benefit from some $5.7 billion

Boeing is expected to benefit from some $5.7 billion in tax breaks from the state of Washington. Why is the state of Washington willing to provide these tax breaks to Boeing?

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Q: What benefits could foreign retailers like Tesco and IKEA bring to India

What benefits could foreign retailers like Tesco and IKEA bring to India? Do you see any drawbacks?

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Q: For years, India prevented foreign retailers from developing a presence in

For years, India prevented foreign retailers from developing a presence in the country. In 2012, regulations were changed to allow foreign retailers to enter the market as long as they sourced 30 perc...

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Q: As part of its loosening of regulations for foreign companies, India

As part of its loosening of regulations for foreign companies, India allows 100 percent ownership of online retail marketplaces. Why do you think these are permitted, while traditional retailers still...

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Q: Discuss NAFTA in the Trump era. What changes in the agreement

Discuss NAFTA in the Trump era. What changes in the agreement would he like to see?

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Q: As an American consumer looking for a new car, what does

As an American consumer looking for a new car, what does NAFTA mean to you? Does your response change if you are a consumer from Mexico or Canada?

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Q: As CEO of an auto company with manufacturing facilities in Mexico,

As CEO of an auto company with manufacturing facilities in Mexico, what do Trump’s promises on NAFTA mean to you?

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