1. What is globalisation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415 2. Why does Ireland trade internationally? . . . .417 3. What are the benefits of international trade? . .418 4. What are the challenges of international trade? 418 5. What are the challenges for businesses engaging in international trade? . . . . . . . .419
6. What is the European Union? . . . . . . . . . .421 7. What is the euro? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .423 8. What are the economic and social benefits of EU membership? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .423
9. What are the economic and social challenges of EU membership? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .424 Chapter Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .426
Learning Outcomes 3. 6 3.7 3.8 3.10
Case Study A Growing Business
Sandra Roche, the Managing Director (MD) of Traction Bikes, thinks that the firm has grown as big as it can in the small Irish market. She is therefore considering entering the export market and selling to a bigger, global market. She is analysing all the pros and cons of trading internationally.