Assignment: International Business Case
Read the articles found in the links below and respond as required.
1. Argentina's economic crisis is the result of avoidable mistakes by Mohamed El-Erian.
2. Uber's strongest growth comes in depressed Argentina -- minus commissions by Eliana Raszewski, Luc Cohen and Marcelo Rochabrun.
3. Anti-Uber protests flare in Argentina as ride-hailing app prepares IPO by Cassandra Garrison.
Questions
1. Provide a detailed overview of the performance of the Argentinian economy in recent times (past 12 months). Include the associated political and social reprecussions in your response.
2. Explain why Argentina has become the fastest growing market for Uber in the world. Be sure to substantiate your explanation.
3. Discuss the position taken by the government and the obstacles that it has placed in Uber's growth path.
4. What are your thoughts regarding: the reaction of the traditional taxicab companies? reaction of the Uber Hunters?
5. Disruptive Uber has not been a profitable entity since its existence, yet it continues to grow its market share by charging lower fares than traditional taxicabs. Discuss the long term viability of Uber's business model? Will it always be dependent on investor cash? Will it be able to maintain lower fares over time?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.