Economics of International Business and Multinationals

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This course is designed to equip the manager with the tools necessary to effectively manage a multinational company. Using cases and economic analysis, it examines managerial challenges facing multinationals in doing business across borders. Focus is on understanding the source of competitive advantage; considering the impact of trading regimes; understanding different cultures and business norms; and understanding the forces that have caused the 'globalization' of products, markets, and consumers. This course will provide future managers with the analytical and practical tools necessary for problem solving and decision making for multinationals in the context of international business. This course is for Daytime MBA and Accelerated Daytime MBA students.