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Electric Vehicles in Norway
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| Title: |
Electric Vehicles in Norway: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2000-11-13 |
| Pages: |
86 |
| ISBN: |
0741827441 |
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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 Norway
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Norway
2 ELECTRIC VEHICLES
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 Leading Segments
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 Regulations
2.4.3 Distribution Strategies
2.4.4 Financing Strategies and Options
2.5 key contacts
2.5.1 Key Government Agencies and Organizations
2.5.2 Trade Organizations
2.5.3 Major Manufacturers
2.5.4 Major Agents and Distributors
2.5.5 Major Leasing Companies
2.5.6 Major Publications
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN NORWAY
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Norway
3.2.1 Economic Growth
3.2.2 Inflation
3.2.3 Economic Resources
3.2.4 Dynamic Markets
3.2.5 Government Role
3.2.6 GON EU Policy
3.2.7 Trade and Investment Barriers
3.2.8 Budget and Foreign Exchange Rate Policy
3.2.9 Balance of Payments
3.2.10 Significance of Foreign Trade
3.2.11 Directions of Foreign Trade
3.2.12 Norwegian Exports By Category
3.2.13 Norwegian Imports by Category
3.2.14 Direct Foreign Investment in Norway
3.2.15 Infrastructure Development
3.2.16 Labor Market
3.2.17 Trade/Procurement Opportunities
3.2.18 Investment Opportunities
3.2.19 Major Investors
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN NORWAY
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Norway
4.2.1 Banking System
4.2.2 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.3 General Financing Availability
4.2.4 Export Financing
4.2.5 Trade Regulations and Standards
4.2.6 ISO 9000 Series
4.2.7 Electrical/Electronic Equipment
4.2.8 Toxic Chemicals
4.2.9 Labeling Requirements
4.2.10 EU's CE Labeling
4.2.11 Trademarks/Patents
4.2.12 Samples and Carnets
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN NORWAY
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Norway
5.4.1 General Government Attitude
5.4.2 Laws/Rules/Practices Affecting Foreign Investment
5.4.3 Government Monopolies
5.4.4 The Petroleum Sector
5.4.5 The Manufacturing Sector
5.4.6 Financial and Other Services
5.4.7 Investment Screening Mechanism
5.4.8 Acquisition and Takeovers
5.4.9 Investment Incentives
5.4.10 Discriminatory/Preferential Exports/Imports Policies
5.4.11 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.12 Expropriation Risks
5.4.13 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.14 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.15 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.16 Protecting Property
5.4.17 Regulatory Corruption Risks
5.4.18 Efficient Capital Market and Portfolio Investment
5.4.19 Political Violence Risks
5.4.20 Corruption Risks
5.4.21 Bilateral Investment Protection Agreements
5.4.22 The Local Labor Market
5.4.23 Trade Zones & Free Ports
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN NORWAY
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Norway
6.2.1 Business Attitude
6.2.2 Economic and Commercial Environment
6.2.3 Market Structure
6.2.4 Establishing a Sales Subsidiary
6.2.5 Taxes
6.2.6 Advertising
6.2.7 Publications
6.2.8 Sales to Government Authorities in Norway
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN NORWAY
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Norway
7.2.1 Unionization in Norway
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Norway
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Norway
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Norway
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Norway
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN NORWAY
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Norway
8.4 Political Issues in Norway
8.4.1 Political Environment
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN NORWAY
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Norway
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Norway
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Norway
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN NORWAY
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Norway
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Norway
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Norway
10.2.3 Religion in Norway
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Norway
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