Focusing mainly on United States-Japan relations, this issue provides 11 lesson plans and student handouts dealing with international trade topics such as protective tariffs, currency exchange rates, unofficial trade barriers, causes of unemployment, the balance of payments and the internationalization of the automobile industry. (JDH)

Americans are more aware than ever of the interdependence of the global economy. With this awareness comes a need for a better understanding of world economics. (RM)

The key factor for consideration in formulating a long-term, U.S. international trade policy is that many democratic countries have brought government into direct or indirect management of their industrial affairs. As an example, the relationship of government to steel in Japan is analyzed. Business and industry should not be protectionist. (RM)

This study examines the international textile and clothing industry--its unique characteristics, its contributions as a major world employer, and the problem of regulating trade. Presents issues as they relate to consumers. (JOW)

This document presents the text of Public Law 106-229, the "Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act." The act states that, with respect to any transaction in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce: a signature, contract, or other record relating to such transaction may not be denied legal effect, validity, or…

Demonstrates how differences in the French and British cultures have directly impacted the ways in which financial liabilities can be recognized, measured, and reported, and discusses the necessity of cross-cultural training for international businesspeople even for a field as objective and numerically oriented as accounting. (Auth/JL)

Describes and analyzes four modes of development of international quality assurance in higher education: (1) strengthening national capacities for quality assurance and accreditation; (2) promoting cross-border quality assurance and mutual quality assurance and accreditation; (3) developing meta-accreditation on an international and global level;…

Proposes modernizing the MBA curriculum to counter deficiencies in three ways: (1) by developing a common knowledge base; (2) by creating a series of updated business tracks; and (3) by providing students with practical "hands-on" business experiences. These changes address needs for knowledge about new and emerging industries, global…

Analyzes and evaluates the range of alliance options (universities, institutes, associations, colleges, and others) available for foreign universities in Hong Kong, compares them briefly to the rest of China, and discusses how these various options can be accessed by foreign universities wishing to enter the Hong Kong market via the strategic…

Explored whether foreign universities moved through levels of alliance with China as a form of staggered market entry. Found almost no movement between levels of alliance, and that high levels of commitment were required at all levels to make an alliance successful. This indicates that foreign universities should be careful to establish alliances…

Identifies criteria for classifying languages according to their function and geographical spread in international business activity. Three language types are identified: (1) languages of marketing contact; (2) market languages; and (3) languages of marketing value. It is suggested that the overwhelming volume of the world's businees is conducted…

A study of the impact of international competition on union and nonunion wages found that international competition was a significant determinant and that the net negative effect of a given import share of union and nonunion wages decreased sharply in absolute magnitude as the percentage of organized workers increased. (Author)

Discusses the environmental impact of the liberalization of trade and calls for the development of a fair and sustainable trading system. Examines the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Uruguay Round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) for their impact on sustainable trade. (LZ)

A sustainable global future requires (1) rediscovery of spiritual values; (2) sustainable agriculture; (3) energy conservation and solar conversion; (4) recycling economy; (5) economic democracy; (6) stabilizing population; and (4) trade, aid, and investment in support of self-reliance. (SK)

A survey of 201 Irish exporting executives, and interviews with 12 who had taken intensive language training, indicated that a high level of foreign language skill is not essential, but some competence is valuable in understanding customer needs in foreign markets. Lower-level staff need training in reading/writing rather than speaking the target…