The document provides an economic analysis comparing indicators across the U.S., Brazil, Germany, and Japan, focusing on recent trends, current values, and projected outlooks. It highlights the importance of various economic factors and political risks affecting market expansion in these countries. Notably, Japan presents little risk but lacks economic momentum, while Brazil shows high economic potential despite political challenges.

1. Economic Analysis MGM626-0801A-02 2.P1P Mark Carlson

2. Introduction Economic indicators Application of indicators Current and new markets analyzed

3. U.S. - Trend Analysis Economic Indicators Recent past Current values Projected Outlook Analysis Why are these factors important for the expansion?

4. Political Risks Terrorist activity Economic policy

5. Brazil - Trend Analysis Economic Indicators Recent past Current values Projected Outlook Analysis Why are these factors important for the expansion?

6. Political Risks The Brazil cost Violence Corruption

7. Germany - Trend Analysis Economic Indicators Recent past Current values Projected Outlook Analysis Why are these factors important for the expansion?

8. Political Risks Organized crime Import policies

9. Japan - Trend Analysis Economic Indicators Recent past Current values Projected Outlook Analysis Why are these factors important for the expansion?

10. Political Risks U.S. view of exporting businesses

11. Comparison GDP real growth rate GDP per capita Unemployment Inflation rate Central bank interest rate (not pictured)

12. Final Analysis Japan Little risk, but also little economy momentum U.S. Stability and accessibility Germany Potential political issues, but stable economy Brazil Political issues, but high economic momentum

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