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International Business : The Challenge of Global Competition, 8/e
Donald Ball
Wendell H. McCulloch, California State University Long Beach
Paul L. Frantz, California State University Long Beach
Michael Geringer, California Polytechnic State University
Michael S. Minor, University of Texas Pan American

Assessing and Analyzing Markets

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After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

discuss environmental analysis and two types of market screening

explain market indicators and market factors

describe some statistical techniques for estimating market demand and grouping similar markets

appreciate the value to businesspeople of trade missions and trade fairs

discuss some of the problems market researchers encounter in foreign markets

understand the difference between country screening and segment screening

identify the sources of information for the screening process

appreciate the utility of the Internet as a source of market research data





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