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Rutas de Lima

By  Ingo Walter,  Alvin Chiang
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The case involves tapping global capital markets for an important revenue-driven project in a developing country. It addresses key issues in project and infrastructure finance in the context of a major Peruvian toll road project.

    Published 22 Jul 2016

    Reference 6220

    Topic Economics & Finance

    Region South America

    Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

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    Rutas de Lima

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    The case involves tapping global capital markets for an important revenue-driven project in a developing country. It addresses key issues in project and infrastructure finance in the context of a major Peruvian toll road project.
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      Volkswagen Trucks at a (Bumpy) Brazilian Crossroad: Choosing a Production Strategy for a Developing Economy

      By  Maria Guadalupe,  Nancy J. Brandwein
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      When Volkswagen and Ford combined their Argentinian and Brazilian automotive subsidiaries in 1987, it was very much a marriage of convenience. Operating in an environment of hyperinflation, weak growth and an import ban, the combined company took advantage of economies of scale, closed surplus Ford and Volkswagen (VW) plants and produced inexpensive models of cars and trucks.

        Published 26 Jun 2017

        Reference 6149

        Topic Economics & Finance

        Region South America

        Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

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        Volkswagen Trucks at a (Bumpy) Brazilian Crossroad: Choosing a Production Strategy for a Developing Economy

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        When Volkswagen and Ford combined their Argentinian and Brazilian automotive subsidiaries in 1987, it was very much a marriage of convenience. Operating in an environment of hyperinflation, weak growth and an import ban, the combined company took advantage of economies of scale, closed surplus Ford and Volkswagen (VW) plants and produced inexpensive models of cars and trucks.
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          The Global Oil Industry and Latin America

          By  Lourdes Casanova,  Luiz Alberto Campos Filho ,  André Machado
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          This industry note analyzes the global oil and gas industry with a particular focus on Brazil and Latin America. It analyzes the expansion of this industry between 1997 and 2010, when oil prices and production expanded tremendously. It also looks at the petroleum industry value chain as well as the market for chemical treatment products and services for the industry.

            Published 28 Sep 2011

            Reference 5835

            Topic Economics & Finance

            Region South America

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            The Global Oil Industry and Latin America

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            This industry note analyzes the global oil and gas industry with a particular focus on Brazil and Latin America. It analyzes the expansion of this industry between 1997 and 2010, when oil prices and production expanded tremendously. It also looks at the petroleum industry value chain as well as the market for chemical treatment products and services for the industry.
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              Brazil: A Concise Profile 2011

              By  Lourdes Casanova,  Suzana Kertesz
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              This is a concise profile of Brazil, the biggest Latin American economy. It gives information about its history, politics, foreign policy, society and economy. It also provides some data about the country: geography, economy, GDP, trade, people and society and quality of life.

                Published 28 Jun 2011

                Reference 5811

                Topic Economics & Finance

                Region South America

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                Brazil: A Concise Profile 2011

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                This is a concise profile of Brazil, the biggest Latin American economy. It gives information about its history, politics, foreign policy, society and economy. It also provides some data about the country: geography, economy, GDP, trade, people and society and quality of life.
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                  Chile: In Search of a Second Wind

                  By  Olivier Cadot,  Lourdes Casanova,  Daniel Traca,  Isabelle Dauner
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                  The case considers the problem of diversifying Chile's economy, in particular its export industries, away from primary products and toward manufacturing.

                    Published 16 May 2002

                    Reference 5022

                    Topic Economics & Finance

                    Region South America

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                    Chile: In Search of a Second Wind

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                    The case considers the problem of diversifying Chile's economy, in particular its export industries, away from primary products and toward manufacturing.
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                      Acme de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.: Recuerdos Tristes et du Pasado Alegre

                      By  Ingo Walter,  Elizabeth Withell
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                      The purpose of this case is to convey an understanding of the cross-border economic, political and financial risks faced by companies doing business in emerging markets under high-stress conditions.

                        Published 04 Jan 1997

                        Reference 4684

                        Topic Economics & Finance

                        Region South America

                        Industry Financial Services

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                        Acme de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.: Recuerdos Tristes et du Pasado Alegre

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                        The purpose of this case is to convey an understanding of the cross-border economic, political and financial risks faced by companies doing business in emerging markets under high-stress conditions.
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