Are the market prospects and the competitive conditions in a particular country such that given a set of competitive advantages, the business is likely to generate a return equal to or higher than the...

Are the market prospects and the competitive conditions in a particular country such that given a set of competitive advantages, the business is likely to generate a return equal to or higher than the cost of capital? Are the risks of operating in this country acceptable for the shareholders and employees? Take two countries of your choice and compare their country risk profile. What is the ‘middle-class effect’?