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1. Why must purely domestic firms be concerned about the international
environment? Explain why and use supporting resources
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Introduction
Many of the world’s leading companies are multinational corporations with operations
scattered throughout the world so it makes sense for them to be concerned about the
international environment.
Initial Post Instructions
For your initial post, address the following:
 Why must purely domestic firms be concerned about the international
environment? Explain why and use supporting resources.
Information:
Week 1 Lecture:
FIN616 International Financial Management
Lecture
Introduction
Globalization has literally impacted all humans alive today. From the business district
of Mumbai to the streets of San Antonio to any town on the globe one can witness the
impact, effect, and presence of the global economy. Even remote peoples deep in the
Amazon can be seen wearing shirts and hats affiliated with sport teams from around
the globe. It is truly amazing.
Most fascinating is that we are able to carry out such commerce with various laws,
often competing, and multiple currencies and a plethora of financial markets for this
or that financial instrument. It is a complex network of relationships between
governments, merchants, shippers, financiers, producers, and consumers all using
multiple currencies and other instruments to conduct trade and consummate exchange.
It is truly fascinating.
This course of study looks very closely at the financial aspect of this global
commerce. We will delve into the world of international financial markets and
consider important aspects of international exchange and trade in general but also
from the perspective of the Multinational Corporation. By the end of this course of

2. study you will be well informed regarding international financial markets and the
financing of international business.
We will begin by taking a broad view of this arena. We will consider and study the
international flow of funds, which are tracked by the so-called Balance of Payments
accounting scheme. And we will continue by taking a brief look at the currency
markets found around the globe.
A fascinating aspect of this financial world is the risk one is exposed to when
conducting international trade and commerce. Did your company decide to use Greece
as an export base decades ago? If so, how did it adjust to the government-debt crisis of
Greece in the most recent past?
Is using China as an export base for your manufacturing enterprise wise? How might
exchange-rate risk and realities influence your choice? Perhaps the rate is more
favorable for your enterprise if you located in Vietnam or even Costa Rica?
And just where should you acquire your long-term debt? Is it North America, Europe,
or somewhere else?
International trade and commerce is very complex and answering such questions takes
many tools of analysis. Hopefully, this course will give you those tools to survive and
succeed in this market, and provide well-thought answers to such questions.
Week 1 of this course is very busy and is so on purpose. The intent is to build a solid
foundation for the remainder of the course of study, so please stay on task and focus
on the foundations.