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Finance 429 – International Financial Management
Team Project
Select one of the following regions:
a. South America
b. Eastern Europe
c. ASEAN region
d. Indian Subcontinent
e. Former Soviet Republic in Asia
Prepare a Five Page report (excluding appendix, tables, bibliography) on the opportunities for
U.S. corporations in any one of the regions. Consider economic, political, demographic, cultural
and social factors. Identify the risks and returns of the region. Is the market ripe for U.S.
investment? In what form would the investment be made? Is there sufficient political stability in
the region? What kind of industries would find sustainable demands? Is the financial system
strong enough to protect investors’ interests?
Please prepare the report to include the following details. Grading will be based not only upon
inclusion of the items but explicit enunciation of assumptions.
Grading is based upon criteria based upon a technique known as Primary Trait Analysis. Each “trait” that will count
for scoring is explicitly stated below. Criteria for an acceptable level (entitling a B+ grade) of performance are