When and Why Do Many American Firms Begin Their Global

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Essay

When and why do many American firms begin their global expansion efforts by exporting?

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Definitions:

False Consensus

A general tendency to assume that other people share our own attitudes, opinions, and preferences.

Candidate's Platform

A formal set of principal goals which are supported by a political candidate or party, in order to appeal to the general public for the purpose of having said peoples’ support in votes.

Shocked

A sudden, intense surprise or disturbance of the mind or emotions, often caused by an unexpected event.

False Consensus

The tendency to overestimate how much others share our beliefs and behaviors.