1) Assessment Details One of the most fascinating features of the global economy is that governments have such different ideas about what makes for a dynamic business climate, and so do other elements of international environment. Please complete a 1800- 2000 word-long analytical paper that addresses the following question: How do firms operating across boarders affect-and are affected by-their home and host country environments? 2) Criteria used to grade this task Content: 1. Good understanding of international environment, home/host countries strengths and implications to firms in different industries. 2. Demonstrate how the different elements of international environment, particularly institutional factors, affect firms' strategies and operational configurations. 3. A clear logical flow between paragraphs. 4. Comprehensiveness of argument, given word limit.