What Effect Do Related and Supporting Industries Have on National

question 51

Essay

What effect do related and supporting industries have on national competitive advantage?

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Definitions:

Net Income

The income that remains in a business after all costs and expenses have been subtracted from total revenue, indicative of the financial performance.

Cash Flow Hedge

A financial instrument intended to offset potential losses or gains that could be incurred by future cash flows, acting as a buffer against currency, interest rate, or commodity price changes.

Forward Exchange Contract

A financial derivative that locks in the exchange rate at which a currency can be bought or sold on a future date.

Fair Value Hedge

A hedge of the exposure to changes in fair value of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment, or an identified portion of such an asset, liability, or firm commitment, that is attributable to a particular risk and could affect profit or loss.