1. How could a higher level of inflation in Thailand affect Blades (assuming U.S. inflation remains constant)?

2. How could competition from firms in Thailand and from U.S. firms conducting business in Thailand affect Blades?

3.How could a decreasing level of national income in Thailand affect Blades?

4. How could a continued depreciation of the Thai baht affect Blades? How would it affect Blades’ relative to U.S. exporters that invoice for their roller blades in U.S. dollars?

5. If Blades increases its business in Thailand and experiences serious financial problems, are there any international agencies that the company could approach for loans or other financial assistance?