Questions from International Business


Q: In November 2015, the democratic opposition won a landslide victory in

In November 2015, the democratic opposition won a landslide victory in a general election. How do you think this will affect Myanmar’s economic growth trajectory going forward? What are the risks here...

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Q: Will China maintain its strong economic growth in the years to come

Will China maintain its strong economic growth in the years to come? Some suggest it will until 2050. What do you think?

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Q: If China will go from 17 million to 200 million middle-

If China will go from 17 million to 200 million middle- and upper-income people by the early 2020s, would the scenario presented by Best Buy not be applicable anymore? Would newly rich Chinese custome...

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Q: With Alibaba’s ownership of the very popular Tmall and Taobao online shopping

With Alibaba’s ownership of the very popular Tmall and Taobao online shopping systems (similar to eBay and Amazon) and its spread across the world, will a Western-based online shopping culture ultimat...

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Q: Should there be a global standard for toy manufacturing? What are

Should there be a global standard for toy manufacturing? What are some of the benefits and what are some of the drawbacks of a potential global quality and manufacturing standard?

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Q: On balance, do you think that the kind of outsourcing undertaken

On balance, do you think that the kind of outsourcing undertaken by American health care providers is a good thing or a bad thing for the American economy? Explain your reasoning.

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Q: With some 80 percent of the toys sold in the United States

With some 80 percent of the toys sold in the United States being manufactured in China, should the United States place greater emphasis on its toy-trading relationship with China? Could the United Sta...

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Q: The Flint, Michigan, water crisis highlighted a major issue in

The Flint, Michigan, water crisis highlighted a major issue in the United States regarding old lead-based pipes used to transport water to the community. This came to light in Flint due to the failure...

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Q: What are the benefits of the proposed TTIP?

What are the benefits of the proposed TTIP?

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Q: Can you think of any drawbacks associated with the TTIP?

Can you think of any drawbacks associated with the TTIP?

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