Tuesday, March 18, 2008

EU and flights to Japan

http://www.allvoices.com/newsevents/162454-raid-airline

Everything u need to know about the EU price-fixing probe ...

GLOBALIZATION, REGIONS AND THE NEW ECONOMY

Kenichi Ohmae:
Leading business strategist. senior partner in McKinsey & Co.
Developed 3Cs model , a strategic look at factors needed for success
Corporation
Customers
Competitors

Seems to be a super capitalist, seems to have the role of government is the advancement of business and nothing else.

Intel in Costa Rica

Costa Rica
GDP
(PPP)
2006 estimate
- Total $48.77 billion (84th)
- Per capita $12,000 (62nd)

Intel:
Revenue : $ 38.3 B

Costa Rica chosen because:
Political and social stability
• Economic openness and liberalization
• Receptive investment environment
• PEOPLE, PEOPLE, PEOPLE!
• Improving infrastructure
• Strategic location
• A “yes” attitude: proactive solution providers


What is expected of Government:
Provide stable, secure environment
financial system
education
healthcare
Infrastructure like power, transportation
Business friendly atmosphere, low taxation