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China: The Political System
Abrami, ReginaCase HBS-308063-EEconomicsOffers a detailed overview of the structure and operation of the Chinese political system today. Key issues that are discussed include: 1) the relationship between the Communist Party of China and the state; 2) the relationship between central and local levels of government; 3) the Chinese electoral system; and 4) current pressures for change. Also includes a number of useful exhibits on Communist Party membership, political structure, and the ad...Starting at €8.20
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China Rising: An Economic Snapshot
Abrami, Regina; Zhang, WeiqiCase HBS-308064-EEconomics"China Rising: An Economic Snapshot" provides readers with an overview of China's economic transformation, relying on economic data from a variety of sources. It is organized into three sections: (1) "The Big Picture" explores macroeconomic indicators, as well as those associated with the opportunities and constraints of the business environment; (2) "Regional Variation" makes a strong case for situating any analysis of China's economy in context...Starting at €8.20
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Heavy Metal (A): Baosteel Enters Brazil
Abrami, Regina; Koch-Weser, IacobCase HBS-912411-EEconomicsTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. What is Baosteel, a top Chinese steelmaker, doing in Brazil? The company is responding to the Chinese government's "go global" policy and to the possible rise in iron ore input costs. But steel mills are complex, capital-intensive projects, and Brazil is an emerging market that poses manifold risks to foreign investors. Vale do Rio Doce, Baosteel's prospective partner, is an...Starting at €8.20
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Real Blue Viagra and Intellectual Property Rights Law in China
Abrami, Regina; Manty, Tracy YuenCase HBS-910409-EEconomicsOn July 5, 2004, Pfizer's China team received disappointing news. China's patent review board just invalidated the company's existing patent on one of its most successful drugs, Viagra. Making matters worse, a Guangdong-based pharmaceutical company laid claim to Viagra's street name "Wei Ge" (Great Brother), arguing that the term was not a well-known trademark in China. With two lawsuits related to intellectual property rights now pending in Chin...Starting at €8.20