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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment in Costa Rica
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| Title: |
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment in Costa Rica: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
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2001-08-07 |
| Pages: |
136 |
| ISBN: |
059779572X |
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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 Costa Rica
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Costa Rica
2 AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Statistical Data
2.2.3 Best Sales Prospects
2.3 Accessibility: the structure of competition
2.3.1 U.S. Presence
2.3.2 Marketing Strategy
2.3.3 Local Production
2.3.4 Third Country Imports
2.3.5 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Distribution Practices
2.4.3 Financing
2.5 Key Contacts
2.5.1 Costa Rican Importers and Suppliers of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment
2.5.2 Useful Costa Rican Institutions and Chambers
2.5.3 Trade Events
2.5.4 Significant Trade Events
2.5.5 Sources of Information
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN COSTA RICA
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Costa Rica
3.2.1 Dynamic Markets
3.2.2 Government Role in the Economy
3.2.3 Trade Deficit Risks
3.2.4 State and Quality of Infrastructure Systems
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN COSTA RICA
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Costa Rica
4.2.1 The Banking System
4.2.2 Foreign Exchange Controls Affecting Trade
4.2.3 Availability of Local Financing
4.2.4 Financing Exports
4.2.5 Types of Available Export Financing
4.2.6 Availability of Project Financing
4.2.7 Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
4.2.8 Types of Projects Receiving Financing Support
4.2.9 State-Owned Commercial Banks
4.2.10 Trade Barriers
4.2.11 Customs Regulations
4.2.12 Tariff Rates
4.2.13 Import Taxes
4.2.14 Import License Requirements
4.2.15 Temporary Goods Entry Requirements
4.2.16 Special Import/Export Requirements and Certifications
4.2.17 Labeling and Marking Requirements
4.2.18 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.19 Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs
4.2.20 Export Controls
4.2.21 Standards and ISO 9000 Usage
4.2.22 Free Trade Zones
4.2.23 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements
4.2.24 Customs Contact Information
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN COSTA RICA
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Costa Rica
5.4.1 General Government Attitude toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Major Laws Affecting Foreign Investments
5.4.3 Screening Process
5.4.4 Privatization
5.4.5 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.6 Reasons for Expropriation
5.4.7 Dispute Settlement
5.4.8 Costa Rica’s Legal System
5.4.9 Performance Requirements and Investment Incentives
5.4.10 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.11 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.12 Patents
5.4.13 Copyrights
5.4.14 Trademarks
5.4.15 Trade Secrets
5.4.16 Semiconductor Chip Layout Design
5.4.17 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.18 Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.19 Political Violence
5.4.20 Corruption
5.4.21 Bilateral Investment Treaties
5.4.22 Labor
5.4.23 Foreign Trade Zones/Free Ports
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN COSTA RICA
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Costa Rica
6.2.1 Distribution Channels
6.2.2 Franchising Activities
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 Strategies
6.2.7 Advertising
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 Protecting Your Product from IPR Infringement
6.2.13 Need for a Local Attorney
6.2.14 Performing Due Diligence/Checking Bona Fides
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN COSTA RICA
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Costa Rica
7.2.1 Unionization in Costa Rica
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Costa Rica
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Costa Rica
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Costa Rica
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Costa Rica
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN COSTA RICA
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Costa Rica
8.4 Political Issues in Costa Rica
8.4.1 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.2 Political System and Orientation of Major Political Parties
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN COSTA RICA
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Costa Rica
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Costa Rica
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Costa Rica
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN COSTA RICA
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Costa Rica
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Costa Rica
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Costa Rica
10.2.3 Religion in Costa Rica
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Costa Rica
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Government
11.1.2 Political and Governmental History
11.1.3 Economic History
11.1.4 Historical International Relations
11.2 Business Customs in Costa Rica
11.2.1 Transportation
11.2.2 Language
11.2.3 Communications
11.2.4 Housing
11.2.5 Health
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