NU IBU641 2021 August Week 4 Discussion Latest

IBU641 Topics in International Business

Week 4 Discussion

Video Chapter 6: Cherries: Development vs. Environment

Key Concepts: social responsibility, ethics, global economy, trade, globalization, levels of economic development

Please view this week's video, and answer the following questions:

Using Porter’s Diamond of competitive advantage, explain Chile’s recent success in exporting fresh produce. How has Chile turned its natural resources into a competitive advantage?

How has Chile’s geographic location influenced its trading relationships with Europe and the United States?

Many environmentalists are concerned that Chile’s exports of cherries to Europe is damaging to the environment. In your opinion, do Chile’s exports of cherries to Europe represent a threat to the environment that could prove to be detrimental in the long run?

Begin your post by creating a new thread. Answer all questions in your initial post. Respond to two other students' discussion threads for a total of three posts.