The document discusses several topics related to international economics including: 1) Supply and demand factors that influence currency values such as a government printing money which can lower prices but increase inflation, and political stability influencing demand. 2) Achieving currency stability is difficult as exchange rates are unpredictable and disrupt business planning, and countries may prefer a lower value currency to promote exports. 3) Foreign direct investment can take horizontal, vertical and conglomerate forms, and has benefits like economic growth but also risks like disrupting local industries.