... Chapter Four The Economic Environments Facing Businesses 4-2 Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc publishing as Prentice Hall Chapter Objectives • To understand the importance ... the economic environment 4-5 Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc publishing as Prentice Hall Economic Factors Affecting International Business Operations 4-6 Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, ... goals and its planned use of economic tools and market reforms • Economic development directly impacts citizens, managers, companies, policymakers, and institutions 4-4 Copyright © 2011 Pearson...