This assignment’s purpose is to perform a country analysis and assessment of a new emerging market where rapid GDP growth has created attractive investment opportunities. 

You are required to pick one of the following countries and perform an assessment of its potential and opportunity for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). 

Countries: China, India, Russia, Thailand, Indonesia, Turkey, Nigeria, Mexico, Eastern European countries, etc. (I prefer to choose China OR Australia). Choose your country for this assignment with the consultation of your lecturer. Your report must address the following key areas: 

□ General overview of the country or the region □ Political, Economic, Socio-cultural and Technological influences/benefits/ advantages □ National resource and factor endowments that create competitive advantage □ Foreign currency and exchange influences □ The countries existing trade policies, systems, barriers and incentives □ Existing levels of Foreign Direct Investment □ Summary and recommendation based on your assessment 

You will submit the findings of your research topic as a written report in Week 6 via the link provided on blackboard. You will need to cite material from academic texts or articles or official sources, e.g. government reports, and the final report MUST BE WRITTEN IN YOUR OWN WORDS. All reports must contain in-text citation and an accurate and complete set of references at the end of the paper.