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Renewable Energy in Austria
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| Title: |
Renewable Energy in Austria: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2000-10-11 |
| Pages: |
110 |
| ISBN: |
0741825848 |
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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 Austria
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Austria
2 RENEWABLE ENERGY
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Hydropower
2.2.2 Biomass - for Heating
2.2.3 Biomass - in Industry
2.2.4 Biogas
2.2.5 Biofuels
2.2.6 Geothermal Energy
2.2.7 Solar Energy
2.2.8 Photovoltaics
2.2.9 Wind Energy
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Marketing Strategy
2.3.2 End-User Analysis
2.4 Key Contacts
2.4.1 Associations
2.4.2 Austrian Biofuels Institute
2.4.3 Austrian Biomass Association
2.4.4 Austrian Energy Agencies
2.4.5 Austrian Industrial Research Promotion Fund
2.4.6 Austrian Institute For Applied Ecology
2.4.7 Austrian Science Fund
2.4.8 International Research And Technology Cooperation
2.4.9 Chamber of Commerce
2.4.10 Federal Ministries
2.4.11 Institute For Thermal Engineering
2.4.12 Society For Renewable Energy
2.4.13 Windpower Association
2.4.14 Trade Events
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN AUSTRIA
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Austria
3.2.1 Government Role in the Economy
3.2.2 Balance of Payments Situation
3.2.3 Infrastructure Situation
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN AUSTRIA
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Austria
4.2.1 Trade Barriers
4.2.2 Customs Regulations and Tariff Rates
4.2.3 Import Taxes Including Value Added Taxes
4.2.4 Import License Requirements
4.2.5 Temporary Goods Entry Requirements
4.2.6 Special Import/Export Requirements
4.2.7 Labeling Requirements
4.2.8 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.9 Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs
4.2.10 Export Controls
4.2.11 Local Standards
4.2.12 National Standards
4.2.13 EU Standards and Harmonization
4.2.14 Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
4.2.15 Membership in Free Trade Agreements
4.2.16 Customs Contact Information
4.2.17 Banking System
4.2.18 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.19 General Financing Availability
4.2.20 How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment
4.2.21 Project Financing
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN AUSTRIA
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Austria
5.4.1 Government Attitude toward Foreign Private Investment
5.4.2 Acquisitions, Mergers, Takeovers, Cartels
5.4.3 Screening Mechanisms
5.4.4 Privatization Plans
5.4.5 Treatment of Foreign Investors
5.4.6 Investment Incentives
5.4.7 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.8 Expropriation Risks
5.4.9 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.10 Performance Requirements/Incentives
5.4.11 Private Property Risks
5.4.12 Property Rights Risks
5.4.13 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.14 Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.15 Political Violence Risks
5.4.16 Corruption Risks
5.4.17 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.18 The Local Labor Market
5.4.19 Foreign Trade Zones & Free Ports
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN AUSTRIA
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Austria
6.2.1 Distribution Channel Options
6.2.2 Product Pricing Structures
6.2.3 Retail Trends
6.2.4 Use of Agents/ Distributors
6.2.5 Franchising
6.2.6 Joint Ventures and Licensing
6.2.7 Steps to Establishing an Office
6.2.8 Selling Factors and Techniques
6.2.9 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.10 Broadcast Media
6.2.11 Truth in Advertising
6.2.12 Trade Promotion
6.2.13 Pricing Products
6.2.14 Sales Service/Customer Support
6.2.15 Selling to the Government
6.2.16 Protecting Your Product from IPR Infringement
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN AUSTRIA
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Austria
7.2.1 Unionization in Austria
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Austria
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Austria
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Austria
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Austria
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN AUSTRIA
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Austria
8.4 Political Issues in Austria
8.4.1 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.2 Political System and Political Parties
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN AUSTRIA
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Austria
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Austria
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Austria
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN AUSTRIA
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Austria
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Austria
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Austria
10.2.3 Religion in Austria
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Austria
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Political and Governmental History
11.1.3 Historical International Relations
11.2 Business Customs in Austria
11.2.1 Local Holidays Observed
11.2.2 Transportation
11.2.3 Language & Communications
11.2.4 Accommodations and Food
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