Economic questions...hopefully answers

[Oudersmartine]

In regard with Multinational firms, I have the following questions for those who are interested in answering them:

Question 1: The macro effects of the Melitz model
As a university professor you are approached by a major bank for a consultancy assignment. The Bank provides macroeconomic forecasts for its major corporate clients by showing the main effects of international trade for specific countries and industries. They have approached you to formulate a strategy how to include insights from the models with firm heterogeneity
(Melitz) in their macroeconomic and sectoral analysis.

Your concrete proposal is that you first formulate the effects in a hypothetical case:
-What would happen if recession in Europe would trigger national protectionism?
-How would the effects on for example the Dutch economy would be different and ‘richer ’when the Melitz model is used in contrast to models that stress homogeneous firms.
Please elaborate on this case in around 600 words.

Question 2: SME internationalization theory
Internationalization theory for small and medium sized enterprises took off from the Stage Model developed in the 1970. You are asked to write a small essay of around 600 words that touches on three elements.
1. Discuss three theoretical lines in which the basic Stage Theory has evolved.
2. Critically assess to which extent these lines describe current SME internationalization.
3. Provide one avenue for further research that has not been explored yet (to your knowledge after some research).

Question 3: Investing in the Ukraine
After the dust has settled in Ukraine and the IMF loans and conditions start working, the business climate is rapidly improving. One of the major European insurance companies is contemplating entering the Ukrainian market. Please provide a theory driven research report (around 600 words) that assesses the following elements.
1. What are the main motivations for this multinational to enter the Ukrainian market?
2. How do these main motivations connect to the preferred mode of entry?
3. What should be the focus points for management in the first year after entry?


Answering part of the questions would also be of great help.

Kind regards,
Martine

 

[CrusaderFrank]

In regard with Multinational firms, I have the following questions for those who are interested in answering them:

Question 1: The macro effects of the Melitz model
As a university professor you are approached by a major bank for a consultancy assignment. The Bank provides macroeconomic forecasts for its major corporate clients by showing the main effects of international trade for specific countries and industries. They have approached you to formulate a strategy how to include insights from the models with firm heterogeneity
(Melitz) in their macroeconomic and sectoral analysis.

Your concrete proposal is that you first formulate the effects in a hypothetical case:
-What would happen if recession in Europe would trigger national protectionism?
-How would the effects on for example the Dutch economy would be different and ‘richer ’when the Melitz model is used in contrast to models that stress homogeneous firms.
Please elaborate on this case in around 600 words.

Question 2: SME internationalization theory
Internationalization theory for small and medium sized enterprises took off from the Stage Model developed in the 1970. You are asked to write a small essay of around 600 words that touches on three elements.
1. Discuss three theoretical lines in which the basic Stage Theory has evolved.
2. Critically assess to which extent these lines describe current SME internationalization.
3. Provide one avenue for further research that has not been explored yet (to your knowledge after some research).

Question 3: Investing in the Ukraine
After the dust has settled in Ukraine and the IMF loans and conditions start working, the business climate is rapidly improving. One of the major European insurance companies is contemplating entering the Ukrainian market. Please provide a theory driven research report (around 600 words) that assesses the following elements.
1. What are the main motivations for this multinational to enter the Ukrainian market?
2. How do these main motivations connect to the preferred mode of entry?
3. What should be the focus points for management in the first year after entry?


Answering part of the questions would also be of great help.

Kind regards,
Martine

Martine, Do your own homework ffs

 

[DGS49]

This is definitely an assignment for Good Will Hunting.