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In recent years, "country risk analysis" has become an important part of international business. What is meant by "country risk"? Explain the factors that are involved in a country risk analysis.

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Country risk refers to the risk of investing in a country. It is dependent on changes in the business environment that may adversely affect operating profits or the value of assets in a specific country. For example, financial factors such as currency controls, devaluation or regulatory changes, or stability factors such as mass riots, civil war and other potential events contribute to companies' operational risks. Country ...

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