1. Data on the “competitiveness of nations” can be found at www.imd.org/research/publications/wcy/ index.cfm . This website provides a ranking on 329 criteria for 59 countries. How might...

1. Data on the “competitiveness of nations” can be found at
www.imd.org/research/publications/wcy/
index.cfm .
This website provides a ranking on

329 criteria for 59 countries. How might Porter’s diamond of national advantage help to explain the rankings for some of these countries for certain industries that interest you?

The Internet has lowered the entry barriers for smaller firms that wish to diversify into international markets. Why is this so? Provide an example.