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Computer Hardware Market in Estonia
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| Title: |
Computer Hardware Market in Estonia: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2001-08-07 |
| Pages: |
99 |
| ISBN: |
059779412X |
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About
the Author(s)/Editor(s) |
Philip
M. Parker
Eli Lilly Chair Professor in Innovation, Business and
Society
INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France & Singapore)
Philip M. Parker is the
Eli Lilly Chair Professor of Innovation, Business
and Society at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France and Singapore).
He has been a professor there since 1988 where he
teaches graduate and doctoral-level courses on global
competitive strategy and research methodology. He
has taught courses at Harvard University (HBS), the
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Stanford
University (GSB), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT Sloan School) and UCLA (Anderson School). Dr.
Parker received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from
the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
and has Masters degrees in Finance and Banking (University
of Aix-Marseille, France) and Managerial Economics
(Wharton). His undergraduate degrees are in mathematics
and economics. Some of his work and methodologies
applied in this study were financially supported by
the Research and Development Committee at INSEAD which
is gratefully acknowledged.
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About
the Series |
This
series helps international managers expand to various
country markets around the world. Each report is a broad
study of a particular product market, but also gives
information useful for entry strategies (trend analysis,
marketing, production, finance, and distribution strategy).
Each study provides ample statistics on market size
and trends, as well as various economic statistics cover
human resources and cross-cultural management. |
Contents |
1 INTRODUCTION & METHODOLOGY
1.1 What does this report cover?
1.2 Evaluating Estonia
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Estonia
2 COMPUTER HARDWARE MARKET
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent demand: aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Distribution and Marketing Practices
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Local Production
2.3.2 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.5 KEY CONTACTS
2.5.1 Public Sector
2.5.2 Upcoming Trade Shows
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN ESTONIA
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Estonia
3.2.1 Dynamic Markets
3.2.2 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.3 Balance of Payments Issues
3.2.4 Infrastructure Development
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN ESTONIA
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Estonia
4.2.1 The Banking System
4.2.2 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.3 General Availability of Financing
4.2.4 Financing Exports
4.2.5 Banks with Correspondent Banking Arrangements
4.2.6 Trade Barrier Risks
4.2.7 Valuations on Imports
4.2.8 Import/Export Licenses
4.2.9 Import/Export Documentation Requirements
4.2.10 Entering Temporary Imports
4.2.11 Labeling Issues
4.2.12 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.13 Local Standards
4.2.14 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.15 Special Import Provisions
4.2.16 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN ESTONIA
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Estonia
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.3 Expropriation Risks
5.4.4 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.5 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.6 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.7 Protecting Property
5.4.8 Regulatory Corruption Risks
5.4.9 Capital Market Risks
5.4.10 Political Violence Risks
5.4.11 Corruption Risks
5.4.12 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.13 The Local Labor Market
5.4.14 Trade Zones & Free Ports
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN ESTONIA
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Estonia
6.2.1 Distribution Channel Options
6.2.2 Agents/Distributors
6.2.3 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.4 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.2.5 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.6 Selling Factors/Techniques
6.2.7 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.8 Trade Promotion
6.2.9 Pricing Issues
6.2.10 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.11 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.12 Intellectual Property Risks
6.2.13 Copyrights
6.2.14 Patents
6.2.15 Trademarks
6.2.16 Utility Models
6.2.17 Need for Local Attorney
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN ESTONIA
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Estonia
7.2.1 Unionization in Estonia
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Estonia
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Estonia
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Estonia
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Estonia
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN ESTONIA
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Estonia
8.4 Political Issues in Estonia
8.4.1 The Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN ESTONIA
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Estonia
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Estonia
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Estonia
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN ESTONIA
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Estonia
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Estonia
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Estonia
10.2.3 Religion in Estonia
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Estonia
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Political and Governmental History
11.1.3 Economic History
11.1.4 The Role of the Military
11.1.5 Historical International Relations
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