What are FTA’s? Free Trade Associations
E D C A B A world with NO free trade associations Country A will only allow a specific amount of each product to be imported to its country A B
E D C A B A world with free trade associations The laws of Supply & Demand dictate what should be sold and at what price. A B Free markets promote efficiency
Globalisation 1 single world market Better services Lower Prices Increase in consumer choice Increased competition Too much human activity - pollution Actually damages some economies
Multinational Businesses
What is a multinational business Must sell goods in more than 1 country Must produce goods in more than 1 country Will therefore contribute in some way to more than 1 economy
Why become multinational? Should this cafeteria become multinational?