This assignment relates to the market potential estimation methods described in the article, Waheeduzzaman (2008). Amazon has decided to enter country Country A. We have two very similar countries, Country A and Country B. Use the following information and (1) estimate market potential for Amazon in Country A using Chain Ratio Method and Method of Analogy, and, (2) comment on the difference in estimation.
Number of households for Country A = 40 million.
Number of households for Country B = 36 million.
Percentage of households subscribing to eBay.com in Country B = 22%
Percentage of households having Internet in Country A = 45%
Literacy rate in Country A = 97%
Percentage of households with substantial purchasing power in Country A = 71%