globalEDGE Newsletter
December 2003
Vol. 2 - Issue 6
Turkey's Quest for Stable Growth
The McKinsey Quarterly, by Didem Dincer Baser, Diana Farrell, and David E. Meen
http://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/article_abstract.asp?ar=1370&L2=7&L3=8
Turkey has been trying to liberalize and strengthen its economy for 20 years; however, the lack of stable growth is proving problematic. Although Turkey has a solid, educated work force, the division of labor between modern companies and traditional operations shows a significant difference in productivity. Now is a critical time for Turkey to turn its economy around in preparation for possible admission to the European Union. (Free registration is required.)
Where Free Trade Hurts
BusinessWeek, By Paul Magnusson, Frederik Balfour, Michael Shari, Manjeet Kripalani, Dexter Roberts, Geri Smith, and Naween Mangi
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/03_50/b3862007.htm?c=bweuropedec9&n=link1&t=email
What is the expected impact of removing the 30-year-old import quotas on textiles and clothing? Business Week looks at the complex global trade situation created as a result of these quotes. With the abolition of these quotas, some developing countries, which until now were able to maintain their inefficient production systems because of these secured export quotas, will suffer the consequences of this decision. Meanwhile others, including Turkey, Ghana or Dominican Republic, will be able to expand their market share and develop their more efficient and modern economies.
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NationMaster.com
http://www.nationmaster.com/
Nationmaster.com is a tool that allows users to compare various statistics across nations. It offers many rankings ranging from the richest and most populous countries to most generous and most athletic countries, and provides these rankings in graphical format as well. Individual country profiles with maps, flags, and lists of major cities and states are also available.
Category: Research: Statistical Data Sources
The International Business Center - Geert Hofstede Resource Center
http://international-business-center.com/geert-hofstede/geert_hofstede_resources.shtml
The International Business Center (IBC) has information and resources related to the cultural aspects in countries around the world. One featured section of IBC, is the "Geert Hofstede Resource Center," which provides the "Geert Hofstede Dimensions" raw scores for 56 countries. The web site also offers a free subscription to their monthly newsletter.
Category: Reference: Culture
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