Political stability is a critical factor influencing foreign direct investment (FDI) decisions. How does political instability in a host country affect the investment strategies of multinational corporations? What measures can governments take to enhance political stability and attract more FDI? Analyze the economic consequences of FDI on the host country’s economy.
Economic diplomacy involves using diplomatic channels to advance a country's economic interests abroad. How can economic diplomacy facilitate market access for domestic businesses in foreign markets? Provide examples of successful economic diplomacy initiatives and their impact on international trade and investment. What are the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating economic diplomacy into a country’s foreign policy?
Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a common strategy for companies seeking to expand their global footprint. What are the key factors that influence the success of cross-border M&A transactions? How do differences in corporate governance, regulatory environments, and cultural factors affect the integration process? Analyze the economic impact of cross-border M&A on the acquiring and target companies.
Global supply chains are a cornerstone of international business, yet they often lack inclusivity for disabled workers. How can multinational corporations implement strategies to create inclusive opportunities for disabled workers across their supply chains? Analyze the economic, social, and ethical benefits of promoting disability inclusion at all levels of global supply chains. What are the challenges corporations face in achieving this goal, and how can they be overcome? Provide examples of successful initiatives that have enhanced inclusivity for disabled workers in global supply chains.
Israel has earned a global reputation as the "Startup Nation," producing a high density of innovative ventures despite its small size and complex geopolitical environment. What factors—such as government policy, venture capital networks, cultural attitudes toward risk, or mandatory military service—have contributed to this entrepreneurial ecosystem? How can lessons from Israel’s innovation model be applied to other emerging markets? Evaluate both the opportunities and challenges of scaling Israeli startups globally, and analyze their broader economic and social impact on international business.
Formatting Requirements:
Essays should be between 800 and 1100 words.
Use MLA formatting, including in-text citations and a "Works Cited" page.
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.
Double-spaced with 1-inch margins on all sides.
Include a header with your name and the essay title.
No footers required
Eligibility:
Open to high-school students
Submission:
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Deadline:
April 10th 11:59pm (submissions after the deadline will not be considered, form closes)
*We received a high volume of submissions, therefore we anticipate that it will take us a couple more weeks to release the results. Finalist essays to be graded by AP teachers. Currently waiting on the AP teachers, we added more finalist essays since all of them are so great. We will post as soon as they are done. Estimated - Dec 13th. ***WINNERS ANNOUNCED (scroll down)
How will the winner be chosen?
The essays will be judged by the board of the FFC, with the top 6 submissions being adjudicated by AP teachers in Economics, US Gov and Politics, Comparative Government
How much does it contest to enter?
We charge a $10 reading fee. If this fee will impose a financial burden, please contact us (foreignfactorcontest@gmail.com)
Prompt 1 - Rushil Sahai, Prompt 2 - Shriya Narayan
Prompt 3 - Robert Fischer, Prompt 4 - Rylee Miller,
Prompt 5 - Jennifer Belton AND Jenny Wu
Congratulations to our WINNERS. THANK YOU TO ALL FOR PARTICIPATING!!!