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Automotive Parts and Service Equipment in Bulgaria
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| Title: |
Automotive Parts and Service Equipment in Bulgaria: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2000-10-11 |
| Pages: |
151 |
| ISBN: |
0741826054 |
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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 Bulgaria
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Bulgaria
2 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND SERVICE EQUIPMENT
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 Market Analysis
2.2.4 Leading Segments
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Local Production
2.3.2 Foreign Entrants
2.3.3 U.S. Presence
2.3.4 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Barriers
2.4.2 Tariffs and Taxes
2.4.3 Technical Standards
2.4.4 Environmental Requirements
2.4.5 Distribution and Business Practices
2.4.6 Financing
2.5 Useful Contacts
2.5.1 U.S. Government Agencies
2.5.2 Office location
2.5.3 Bulgarian Government Agencies
2.5.4 Trade Organizations
2.5.5 Importers and Distributors of Automobiles and Auto Parts
2.5.6 Domestic Producers (potential partners for joint ventures)
2.5.7 Trade Events
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN BULGARIA
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Bulgaria
3.2.1 A Stable Economy
3.2.2 Near-term Outlook
3.2.3 Dynamic Markets
3.2.4 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.5 Trade Deficit Risks
3.2.6 Telecommunications
3.2.7 Road Transport
3.2.8 Railways
3.2.9 Ports
3.2.10 Air Transport
3.2.11 Sofia Airport
3.2.12 Sofia Airport Cargo Terminal Construction
3.2.13 Burgas Airport Modernization
3.2.14 Varna Airport Modernization
3.2.15 National Air Traffic Service Center Phase III
3.2.16 Balkan Bulgarian Airlines
3.2.17 Energy
3.2.18 Water Systems
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN BULGARIA
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Bulgaria
4.2.1 Description of the Banking System
4.2.2 Foreign Exchange Controls Affecting Trade
4.2.3 General Availability of Financing
4.2.4 How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment
4.2.5 Types of Available Export Financing
4.2.6 Availability of Project Financing
4.2.7 Types of Projects Receiving Financing Support
4.2.8 Import/Export Regulation Risks
4.2.9 Tariff Barriers
4.2.10 Non-Tariff Barriers
4.2.11 Customs Regulations
4.2.12 Tariff Rates
4.2.13 Import Taxes
4.2.14 Import Registration
4.2.15 Import Authorizations (Licenses)
4.2.16 Import Quotas
4.2.17 Temporary Goods Entry Requirements
4.2.18 Special Import/Export Requirements and Certifications
4.2.19 Labeling Requirements
4.2.20 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.21 Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs
4.2.22 Export Licensing
4.2.23 Trade in Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies
4.2.24 Export Taxes
4.2.25 Temporary Export Bans
4.2.26 Standards
4.2.27 Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
4.2.28 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN BULGARIA
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Bulgaria
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Right to Private Ownership/Establishment
5.4.3 Property Rights Risks
5.4.4 Intellectual Property Rights
5.4.5 Protection of Secured Creditors
5.4.6 Adequacy of Laws Governing Commercial Transactions
5.4.7 Major Taxation Issues Affecting Foreign Business
5.4.8 Investment Requirements & Incentives
5.4.9 Regulatory Environment
5.4.10 Competition Policy
5.4.11 Corruption
5.4.12 Labor
5.4.13 Efficiency of Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.14 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.15 Expropriation and compensation
5.4.16 Bulgaria's Court System
5.4.17 Execution of Judgments
5.4.18 Bankruptcy Law
5.4.19 International Arbitration
5.4.20 Political Violence
5.4.21 Bilateral Investment Agreements
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN BULGARIA
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Bulgaria
6.2.1 Distribution Channel Options
6.2.2 Information on Typical Product Pricing Structures
6.2.3 Use of Agents and Distributors
6.2.4 Franchising Activities
6.2.5 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.6 Joint Ventures Options
6.2.7 Licensing Options
6.2.8 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.9 Selling Strategies
6.2.10 Advertising Options
6.2.11 Pricing Product
6.2.12 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.13 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.14 Protecting Your Product from IPR Infringement
6.2.15 Hiring Local Counsel
6.2.16 Performing Due Diligence/Checking Bona Fides
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN BULGARIA
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Bulgaria
7.2.1 Unionization in Bulgaria
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Bulgaria
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Bulgaria
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Bulgaria
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Bulgaria
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN BULGARIA
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Bulgaria
8.4 Political Issues in Bulgaria
8.4.1 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.2 Political System and Orientation of Major Political Parties
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN BULGARIA
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Bulgaria
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Bulgaria
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Bulgaria
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN BULGARIA
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Bulgaria
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Bulgaria
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Bulgaria
10.2.3 Religion in Bulgaria
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Bulgaria
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
11.2 Business Customs in Bulgaria
11.2.1 Holidays
11.2.2 Work Week
11.2.3 Business Infrastructure
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