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ASSIGNMENTS
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These assignments are related to the video lectures. Complete both assignments:
1) Key concepts and definitions (Length: 2 pages)
o The purpose of this assignment is to get familiar with key concepts in business studies, in order to be able to understand what they mean in the Asian context. As a result, it will be easier to follow both the video lectures and the required readings.
+ A) Define "multinational company" and "foreign direct investment"
+ B) Define “foreign trade”, “exports”, and “imports” from the perspective of (a) a country, and (b) a company
+ C) Define “trade policy” from the perspective of (a) a country, and (b) a company
o For each definition:
+ Find at least two different sources for the definitions.
+ Use as sources e.g. the Asian Development Bank (ADB) publications, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Direction of Trade Statistics, and/or United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) publications that can be found in the Internet. These publications usually include an annex with definitions.
+ Compare between the definitions and discuss why they are different.
o Length of paper max 2 page, font Times New Roman 12, line-spacing 1.5
o Include all the references in the text, e.g. (UNCTAD 2006, 293) and write a full list of references at the end of the paper
o Remember to write your own name and institution in the answer.
o Save the assignment with your own name: e.g. silja_keva_assignment_1
o Send the assignment as an e-mail attachment to this address: cemat.asia(at)hse.fi
o DEADLINE BY SEPTEMBER 21, 2007 (24:00) You can submit earlier too!