International Currencies

Euro has gained almost 30% against US$ in past two years. Is there any relationship between falling US dollar and strong EURO? Or is this just a coincidence? There does appear to be a relationship. The US$'s loss is the euro's gain. Is the US currency used as basis for determining the gains and losses of other currencies?

U.S. Anti-Trust Laws

How do anti-trust regulations impede on the ability of U.S. firms to compete globally?

U.S. Anti-Trust Laws

Do the U.S. anti-trust laws limit U.S. participation in foreign markets? I know that they are more strict. I understand that the laws against monopolies eliminates economies of scale and scope. Do other countries have problems with our restrictive trade laws? I understand that Japan is limiting U.S. imports. Besides the Ministry of Finance and the keiretsu, are there other problems? Can you think of any other U.S. anti-trust law that impedes global competition?

U.S. Anti-Trust Laws

Do U.S. anti-trust laws prohibit international joint ventures?

Going Global

What are the pros and cons of alternative strategies to tackle a foreign market, such as the acquisition of a local firm, direct investment in production and distribution assets (greenfield project), joint venture, technology licensing, and exports only?