Test II. Identification 1-15 Multinational Companies Licensing Comparative theory/advantage Balance of payment Outsourcing Exchange rates Inflation Foreign exchange market Stock exchange Forward rate Spot rate Hedging IMF World bank World trade organization Test III. ENUMERATION Methods to conduct International Business 1. International trade 2. Licensing 3. Franchising 4. Joint ventures 5. Acquisitions of existing operations Factors affecting international trade flows 1. Cost of labor 2. Inflation 3. National income 4. Government policies 5. Exchange rates Factors affecting direct foreign investment 1. Changes in restrictions 2. Privatization 3. Potential economic growth 4. Tax rates 5. Exchange rates
Agencies facilitates international flows
1. International monetary fund 2. World bank 3. World Trade Organization 4. International development association 5. International finance corporation 6. Organization for economic cooperation and development Methods used to invest internationally 1. Direct purchases of foreign stocks 2. Investment in MNC stocks 3. American depository receipts 4. Exchange traded funds 5. International mutual funds Factors that influence exchange rates 1. Relative inflation rates 2. Relative interest rates 3. Relative income levels