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Prefabricated Housing in Costa Rica
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| Title: |
Prefabricated Housing in Costa Rica: A Strategic Entry Report, 1995 |
| Date
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1999-07-08 |
| Pages: |
141 |
| ISBN: |
0741807181 |
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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 How to Strategically Evaluate Costa Rica
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Costa Rica
2 PREFABRICATED HOUSING
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Government Regulations, Requirements and Permits
2.2.3 Latent Demand: Statistical Profile
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Key Competitive Factors
2.3.2 Accessibility: Local Production
2.3.3 Third-Country Competitors
2.3.4 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Distribution/Business Practices
2.4.3 Financing
2.5 Key Contacts
2.5.1 Costa Rican Key Offices for Housing Regulations
2.5.2 Costa Rican Manufacturers of Prefabricated Houses
2.5.3 Costa Rican Residential Constructors
2.5.4 Costa Rican Manufacturer of Concrete Structures and Products
2.5.5 Other Useful Costa Rican Institutions and Chambers
2.5.6 Trade Promotion Opportunities
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN COSTA RICA
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Costa Rica
3.2.1 Economic Trends
3.2.2 Wages and Salaries
3.2.3 Prices
3.2.4 Unemployment
3.2.5 Key Sectors
3.2.6 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.7 Privatization
3.2.8 Banks, Bank Deposits and Interest Rates
3.2.9 Balance of Payments Situation
3.2.10 Roads
3.2.11 Airports
3.2.12 Seaports
3.2.13 Energy and Telecommunications
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 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.3 General Financing Availability and Terms of Payment
4.2.4 Types Of Export Financing And Insurance Available
4.2.5 Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
4.2.6 Types Of Projects Receiving Financing Support
4.2.7 Commercial Banks
4.2.8 Trade Barrier Risks
4.2.9 Valuations on Imports
4.2.10 Consumer Or Excise Tax (Impuesto Selectivo de Consumo)
4.2.11 Sales Tax
4.2.12 Surcharge Tax
4.2.13 Customs Valuation
4.2.14 Import Licenses
4.2.15 Export Controls
4.2.16 Import/Export Documentation Requirements
4.2.17 Temporary Entry
4.2.18 Labeling, Marking Requirements
4.2.19 Prohibited Imports
4.2.20 Standards (e.g., ISO 9000 Usage)
4.2.21 Free Trade Zones (FTZs)
4.2.22 Special Import Provisions
4.2.23 Membership In Free Trade Arrangements
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 Government Attitude
5.4.2 Major Laws/Rules Affecting Incoming Foreign Investments
5.4.3 Discrimination Against Foreign Investments
5.4.4 Screening Process
5.4.5 Screening Mechanisms
5.4.6 Sectors That Are Closed or Screened
5.4.7 Matters in Which Foreigners Are Denied National Treatment
5.4.8 Foreign Participation in Costa Rica’s Privatization Programs
5.4.9 Discrimination Against Foreign Investors
5.4.10 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.11 Obtaining Foreign Exchange
5.4.12 Limitation on Inflow/Outflow of Funds
5.4.13 Expropriation and Compensation
5.4.14 Claims
5.4.15 Local Ownership Laws
5.4.16 Dispute Settlement
5.4.17 Investment Disputes
5.4.18 The Legal System.
5.4.19 Enforcing Property and Contractual Rights
5.4.20 Government Interference in the Court System
5.4.21 Law Clauses
5.4.22 Judgments Of Foreign Courts
5.4.23 Applied Bankruptcy Law
5.4.24 Monetary Judgments
5.4.25 International Arbitration of Investment
5.4.26 ICSID and NY Convention
5.4.27 Investment Incentives Available to Foreign Investors
5.4.28 Credit for Job Creation in Rural Areas.
5.4.29 Investment Incentives
5.4.30 Performance Requirements
5.4.31 Investor Purchase Requirements
5.4.32 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.33 Competitive Equality
5.4.34 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.35 The Legal System
5.4.36 International Agreements on Intellectual Property Rights
5.4.37 Protection for Intellectual Property
5.4.38 Patents
5.4.39 Copyrights
5.4.40 Trademarks
5.4.41 Trade Secrets
5.4.42 Semiconductor Chip Layout Design
5.4.43 WTO TRIPS Agreement
5.4.44 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.45 Efficient capital markets and portfolio investment
5.4.46 Credit
5.4.47 Private Sector
5.4.48 Legal, Regulatory, And Accounting Systems
5.4.49 Portfolio Investment
5.4.50 Title To Equity
5.4.51 Total Assets
5.4.52 Non-performing Loans
5.4.53 Cross-Shareholding and Stable Shareholder
5.4.54 Hostile Takeovers
5.4.55 Control of Foreign Investment
5.4.56 Political Violence
5.4.57 Political Activities
5.4.58 Corruption
5.4.59 Combating Corruption
5.4.60 Bribery
5.4.61 Convictions
5.4.62 Bilateral Investment Treaties
5.4.63 Devaluation
5.4.64 The Local Labor Market
5.4.65 Foreign Trade Zones & Free Ports
5.4.66 Foreign Direct Investment Statistics
5.4.67 List Of Major Foreign Direct Investments By U.S. Companies
5.4.68 Expansion Investment
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN COSTA RICA
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Costa Rica
6.2.1 Distribution Channel Options
6.2.2 Industrial Sectors
6.2.3 Agricultural Sector
6.2.4 Franchising Activities
6.2.5 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.6 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.2.7 Creating a Sales Officce
6.2.8 Selling Strategies
6.2.9 Advertising
6.2.10 Major Costa Rican newspapers (in order of circulation)
6.2.11 Trade Promotion
6.2.12 Pricing Issues
6.2.13 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.14 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.15 Protecting Your Product From Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Infringement
6.2.16 Hiring Local Counsel
6.2.17 Performing Due Diligence/Checking Bona Fides of Banks/Agents/Customers
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 Economic Relationship with the United States
8.4.2 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.3 Brief Synopsis of Political System
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 Historical Relations with the U.S.
11.1.2 Social History
11.1.3 Government
11.1.4 Political and Governmental History
11.1.5 Economic History
11.1.6 Historic International Relations
11.2 Business Customs in Costa Rica
11.2.1 Business Customs
11.2.2 Travel Issues
11.2.3 Transportation
11.2.4 Language
11.2.5 Communications
11.2.6 Housing
11.2.7 Health
11.2.8 Food
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