international business
International business Barriers to International Business Whether a business is truly multinational or sells to only a few foreign markets, several factors will affect its international operations. The ways in which it responds to social, cultural, economic, legal, and political barriers to international trade largely determine its success in foreign markets. ... Legal and Political Differences Governments can affect international business activities in many ways. They can set conditions for doing business within their borders or even prohibit doing business altogether. They can control the flow of capital and use tax legislation to either discourage or encourage international activity in a given industry.