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If I am intruding, then let me know. I didn't see the following considerations in the CRad Corp.
1) trade agreements - we want to sell our equipment to third world countries and in return the company *must* establish a manufacturing plant or guarantee x number of jobs. The drive to save money in the US is not the only factor in the relocation of work. Now we have an established plant, can we ship our equipment? Er.....wait a minute. Is that a monitor or a fish tank?
You can't bring anything in that we can build here.
2) Debt. The country can't raise funds through the IMF or anywhere else and our trusted US company fronts the doe. However the country subsequently defaults on the loan.
The sales pitch somehow justifies boosts in market price, albeit temporarily. Example: Now you have x number of telcos billions of dollars in debt. How do you mask this debt? Spin off the company and call it a new name.
3) market demands - Let's take an example. Why is it that FCC regulations for Locator Services can be extended, but the ability to sell a phone so some buffoon can take a picture is so important? Market driven has it's drawbacks.
4) Environmental concerns - in my experience it depends on the target country.
I have thought about this stuff a lot and I have no answers. I used to think tax reform would clear up some of the mess. Maybe I am getting cynical, but I don't see quality product improving the situation. Cost rules. It doesn't seem to matter how reliable the product is nor how well designed.
Sorry for the vent (well, sort of).
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