Learning Objectives
State the purpose of economic analysis Identify different categories based on levels of
national economic development and the common characteristics of developing nations
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Economic Analysis
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The Commercial officers in embassies The World Bank The United Nations The International Monetary Fund The Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development
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Developing
A classification for lower income nations, which are less technically developed
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GNI/Capita
Used to compare countries with respect to the well-being of their citizens and to assess market or investment potential
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Underground economy
Underground economy
That part of a nations income not measured by official statistics unreporting underreporting
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Income Distribution
Private Consumption
Disposable income after-tax personal income Discretionary income income left after paying taxes and
making essential purchases
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International firms must keep close watch on labor rates around the world
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Socioeconomic Dimensions
Total Population
Most general indicator of potential market size Population size, used alone, is not good indicator of economic strength and market potential
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Socioeconomic Dimensions
Age Distribution
Developing countries have more youthful populations than do industrial countries Birthrates decreasing worldwide Population of developing countries accounts for over three-quarters of worlds population
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Population Growth
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Concern in Developed Nations: Europe An increasing number of young Europeans not marrying Marriages are later, with fewer children By 2025, the present 9 percent unemployment rate in the EU will be replaced by a shortage of workers
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Concern in Developed Nations: Japan By 2025, Japans population aged 65 and older will make up 26.8 percent of total population By 2025, Japan will have twice as many old people as children
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Socioeconomic Dimensions
Population Density
A measure of the number of inhabitants per area unit product distribution and communications simpler and cheaper in densely populated countries
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Socioeconomic Dimensions
Population Distribution
A measure of how the inhabitants are distributed over a nations area Changing population distribution: ruralto-urban shift
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Socioeconomic Dimensions
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Population Distribution
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