Market Characteristics continued Availability and quality of infrastructure Rail traffic networks for distribution capabilities Communication systems for marketing Energy(electrical and fuel)consumption ■上 oreign involvement in the economy Degree of foreign direct investment in country or in a specific industry Rules governing foreign investment a Impact of the economic environment on social development Urbanization, life expectancy, literacy rates, etc Physical Quality of Life Index PoliMarket Characteristics… continued ◼ Availability and quality of infrastructure ◼ Rail traffic networks for distribution capabilities ◼ Communication systems for marketing ◼ Energy (electrical and fuel) consumption ◼ Foreign involvement in the economy ◼ Degree of foreign direct investment in country or in a specific industry ◼ Rules governing foreign investment ◼ Impact of the economic environment on social development ◼ Urbanization, life expectancy, literacy rates, etc. ◼ Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI)