The International/Cross-national Level concerns issues dealing with interaction between nations. ... The World Trade Organization (WTO) was formed in 1995 to oversee the administration and functioning of the multilateral trade agreements and rules governing international trade. ... These trade agreements are subject to their own historical development and also to the historical political barriers of the countries participating. ... The historical value placed on a nation currency is often not thought to be a cultural issue, but it is certainly a reflection of national trade issues within an...

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Globalization has shifted the world's focus from aggressiveness, isolation, and confrontation to free trade, democracy, and capitalism; what used to be "opponents- during the Cold War are now considered "global business partners- in the world economy. ... A country's policies and behavior must appeal to the international community, and war discourages this community from writing useful investment checks. Potential wartime governments have two options from which they can decide: either fight wars and risk losing international support, or make peace with adversaries and keep cash flo...

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But this advantage has too decreased as trade restrictions have diminished. ... Small countries trade peacefully and are economically integrated with others. They can enjoy the advantage of size by becoming part of international clubs and making themselves an important influence in the world. ... Small nations have benefited the most from more open trade, since they make the most use of it. ... Since trade deals are made under the standard that allows reciprocal access, large countries have little incentive to open their market. ...

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In addition to the RIAA and its domestic jurisdiction, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) is the Interpol of the Internet. They are the international organization responsible for global copyright protection and enforcement. ... The trading of MP3s or digital music over the Internet is always going to be a prevalent part of the music industry, and is an unrealistic goal to try to control. The cost of controlling the piracy issues over the Internet would cost record companies more money than what they are losing due to MP3 trading. ...

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., this means international trade and investment play a much greater role in our economic life than before. ... The expansion of trade means more competition, which increases the importance of innovation for the success of a company. ...

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