Discuss the role of the government in business transactions including items that can only be bought or sold via the government.

· Country’s economic system.

· Country’s Major imports and exports.

· Role of the government in business transactions including items that can only be bought or sold via the government.

· Number of middle persons between the importer and the end user (e.g. wholesalers)

· Philosophy on import tariffs and export restrictions 

· Cultural attitude towards foreign firms operating in country, joint venture with foreign firms and types of alliances used.

· Commercial language used in country