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Renewable Energy Technologies in Finland
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| Title: |
Renewable Energy Technologies in Finland: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2000-10-11 |
| Pages: |
107 |
| ISBN: |
0741825864 |
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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 Finland
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Finland
2 RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Statistical Profile
2.2.3 Best Sales Prospects
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Local Production
2.3.2 Third Country Imports
2.3.3 U.S. Presence
2.3.4 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 Public Sector
2.5.2 Research Institutes
2.5.3 Fuel Producers
2.5.4 Manufacturers Bioenergy
2.5.5 Solar, Hydro and Wind Energy
2.5.6 Associations
2.5.7 Consulting Companies and Others
2.5.8 Trade Promotion Opportunities
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN FINLAND
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Finland
3.2.1 Manufacturing
3.2.2 Agriculture
3.2.3 Services
3.2.4 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.5 Balance of Payments Issues
3.2.6 Infrastructure Development
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN FINLAND
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Finland
4.2.1 Trade Barrier Risks
4.2.2 Valuations on Imports
4.2.3 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.4 Controls on Exports
4.2.5 Export Control Authorities
4.2.6 Documentation Required for Trade
4.2.7 Entering Temporary Imports
4.2.8 Labeling Issues
4.2.9 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.10 Local Standards
4.2.11 Additional Trade Issues
4.2.12 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
4.2.13 The Banking System
4.2.14 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.15 Financing Export Strategies
4.2.16 Financing Exports
4.2.17 Leonia Corporate Bank
4.2.18 The Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation
4.2.19 Nordic Investment Bank
4.2.20 Finnvera
4.2.21 SITRA and TEKES
4.2.22 Ministry of Trade and Industry
4.2.23 Financing Projects
4.2.24 Banks with Correspondent Banking Arrangements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN FINLAND
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Finland
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.3 Protecting Property
5.4.4 Laws and Regulation Governing Commercial Transactions
5.4.5 Major Taxation Issues Affecting Foreign Business
5.4.6 Regulatory Corruption Risks
5.4.7 Corruption Risks
5.4.8 The Local Labor Market
5.4.9 Efficiency of Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.10 Expropriation Risks
5.4.11 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.12 Political Violence Risks
5.4.13 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.14 Capital Outflow and Repatriation Risks
5.4.15 Large Foreign Direct Investments
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN FINLAND
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Finland
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Typical Product Pricing Structures
6.2.3 Agents/Distributors
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 Office
6.2.8 Selling Strategies
6.2.9 Advertising Options
6.2.10 Major Newspapers
6.2.11 Business Magazines/Journals
6.2.12 Trade Promotion
6.2.13 Pricing Issues
6.2.14 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.15 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.16 Intellectual Property Risks
6.2.17 Patents
6.2.18 Trademarks
6.2.19 Hiring Local Counsel
6.2.20 Performing Due Diligence
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN FINLAND
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Finland
7.2.1 Unionization in Finland
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Finland
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Finland
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Finland
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Finland
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN FINLAND
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Finland
8.4 Political Issues in Finland
8.4.1 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.2 Political System
8.4.3 Principal Political Parties
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN FINLAND
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Finland
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Finland
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Finland
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN FINLAND
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Finland
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Finland
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Finland
10.2.3 Religion in Finland
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Finland
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Political and Governmental History
11.1.3 Economic History
11.1.4 Historical International Relations
11.1.5 Historical Relations with the Soviet Union and Russia
11.1.6 Multilateral Relations
11.2 Business Customs in Finland
11.2.1 Local Business Practices
11.2.2 Transportation
11.2.3 Communications
11.2.4 Language
11.2.5 Educational System
11.2.6 Housing
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