France in Search of a New Identity
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Case Code: ECOA102 Case Length: 12 Pages Period: 2003 Pub Date: 2003 Teaching Note: Not Available |
Price: Rs.300 Organization : Various Industry : - Countries : France, Europe Themes: - |
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Economic Policies
The government had played a great role in the 30 years of spectacular economic growth after the Second World War, which rapidly industrialized a heavily rural economy. France became the world's fourth-largest industrial power, after America, Japan and Germany...
The Industry
France had a well-diversified manufacturing base. Among its important industries were steel, aluminum, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, motor vehicles, rail transport equipment, telecommunication equipment and aerospace. There were four important industrial clusters – Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Lille...
Foreign Trade
After opening up its economy post Second World War, France over the years had emerged as one of the most important players in the global economy. In 2000, France exported goods worth $295.5 billion and imported goods valued at $294.4 billion...
Foreign Investments
French government officials, saw foreign investment as a way to create jobs and stimulate growth. Investment regulations were simple. Various financial incentives were provided to foreign investors. The investment promotion agency, DATAR, provided assistance to potential investors...
Infrastructure
France had one of the densest and most efficient transportation networks in the world. Roads carried 60% of domestic freight, compared to 40% in 1970. Nearly 90% of passenger journeys were also made by road, mainly by private car, although use of public transport was rising sharply in the tourism industry...
Concluding Notes
At the start of the new millennium, France remained a maverick within the OECD group. The country continued to disagree with the US in public; especially over the policies relating to the middle east...
Exhibits
Exhibit I: France: Macro Economic Indicators
Exhibit II: Comparative Analysis: Economic Indicators, 2001
Exhibit IV: France: Profile of International Trade
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