The document provides an overview of several key actors in international business, including transnational institutions like the World Bank, IMF, WTO, economic agreements like ASEAN and the EU, multinational enterprises, and non-governmental organizations. It also discusses concepts like imperialism, neo-liberalism, and globalization that have shaped the emergence and impact of these various actors.

1. Actors in International Business George Cairns BUSM1222 – International Management Week 6

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