BUSINESS
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Opportunities in emerging economies Updated 19 January 2010

Due to the nature of sourcing, barriers to entry are continuously changing. As a result, companies from emerging economies are entering industries that were closed to them just a few decades ago. From an investment perspective, we assess the opportunities, division of risks and how these factors vary within countries and business sectors... (password required)

FINANCE
Financing alternative energy projects Updated 19 January 2010

Alternative energy feasibility studies often compare emerging technologies with established ones such as oil, gas and nuclear. Ironically such imprecise assessments are used as a benchmark to evaluate the long-term viability of new energy projects... (password required)

MARKET DEVELOPMENT
Intra-country price differentials Updated 18 January 2010

For firms that have different pricing models within the European Union, a growing challenge is how to maintain them in the face of strong intra-regional supplier networks. This report updates what some firms are doing to maintain a European price differential...(password required)