@conference {2420, title = {2420. International Business - A Challenge for Cost Analysis}, booktitle = {57th Annual Conference, Wichita, Kansas, May 18-20}, year = {1998}, month = {5/18/98}, pages = {21}, publisher = {Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.}, organization = {Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.}, type = {30. MISCELLANEOUS}, address = {Wichita, Kansas}, abstract = {International Business is many times more complex than setting up a typical subcontractor or partner relationship in your own country. George Bernard Shaw once said, ""England and America are divided by a common language."" Language is only the tip of the iceberg for international business. The larger issues involve technology transfer, private companies vs. governments, and the motive for seeking offset business. This presentation explores the implications of these issues and more.}, keywords = {30. Miscellaneous}, url = {https://www.sawe.org/papers/2420/buy}, author = {Masters, M F} }