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This Exam is due on March 5, 2012 This Exam is to be done individually

Question 1. You are asked to write a 1,000 word brief to be submitted to the European Commission on the Rise of China. There is a debate as to whether the EU commission should move to limit (to the extent it can) the rise of China. You are asked to write a brief that would highlight the opportunities created for the European economies by the rise of the China, and the challenges. You must conclude with your opinion on a way forward for the EU Commission as it relates to its China Policy. Include a Word Count.

Question 2. Suppose you are approached by RIM to help them develop a strategy to enhance their penetration of the China and India markets (ie. to access the market itself, and not simply as an export platform). As noted in class, there are several alternative entry strategies: Don’t do it Sell to a home country exporting agent or a foreign country importing agent Contract with a foreign country importing agent Establish a foreign subsidiary that imports and distributes License production to a foreign manufacturer who distributes Establish a foreign subsidiary, either via acquisition or greenfield investment, that manufactures and distributes How would you advise RIM? It must be noted that the Chinese government forces foreign firms to share technology with local partners. Refer to the following two papers in your response: Distance Still Matters by Pankaj Ghemawat Target Markets and Modes of Entry by Cornelis A. De Kluyver Limit your answer to 3 pages of text, double spaced, 12 point font, and normal margins.

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Question 3. The Ricardian Model of International Trade Limit your answer to 3 pages of text. Suppose there are 2 countries. In Country A, it takes 2 hours of labour to produce 1 unit of Cloth and 4 hours of labour to produce