This course is a survey of the world in which international business is conducted, including economic relations among nations, and environmental factors that affect business operations within different nations. It is a study of how the business operates within the political, legal, social, cultural, economic, and technological environment; its relationship to government agencies and government controls, and how business relates its activities to various problems and ethical issues. Topics include international trade and trade restrictions, the balance of payments (BOP), the international monetary systems, and the operations of the multinational company.