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Q1:

Choose an MNE, discuss why the chosen MNE should undertake investment in the UK in the context of OLI framework.

You can choose an MNE 1) who has already invested (or engaged in FDI) in the UK, or 2) have a plan (or may consider) to invest in the UK in the future.

Suggested structure:

• Briefly introduce the company (only include relevant information)
• Explain the OLI framework
• Apply the OLI framework and discuss the following:
1. What are the ownership advantages that this MNE can exploit in the UK, esp. when it has great competitive advantages in relative to its rivalry in the UK?
2. What does UK offer in terms of locational advantages (e.g., natural resource, market, government scheme, and so on)?
3. What can the MNE benefit from internalising their FDI activity?
• Conclusion
• References
Word count: 1000 words

Q2: Read the case study (assessment brief-appendix1) and answer the two questions.

1. Use relevant trade theories to explain the growth of AJC exports from China to the US.

• Use relevant trade theories to explain the case. You can use 1 or 2 or more trade theories to explain the case - it's up to you.
• This question intends to test your understanding of the relevant trade theories, i.e. the applicability of the trade theories to real world case, i.e. growth of AJC exports from China to the US.

2. Is this form of international trade beneficial to home and host societies?

• Discuss whether free trade in general is a beneficial to home and host countries.
• You can refer to the case study as a starting point, but you don't have to focus specifically on these two countries (i.e. China and US).

Conclusion
References

Word counts: 1000 words