PEST Overview
Political Factors
The political arena has a huge influence upon the regulation of businesses, and the spending power of consumers and other businesses. You must consider issues such as:
1.How stable is the political environment?
2.Will government policy influence laws that regulate or tax your business?
3.What is the government\'s position on marketing ethics?
4. What is the government\'s policy on the economy?
5. Does the government have a view on culture and religion?
6. Is the government involved in trading agreements such as EU, NAFTA, ASEAN, or others?
Economic Factors
Marketers need to consider the state of a trading economy in the short and long-terms. This is especially true when planning for international marketing. You need to look at:
1. Interest rates
2. The level of inflation Employment level per capita
3. Long-term prospects for the economy Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, and so on
Sociocultural......
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