According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which country generates more economic output than any other? What are the implications for companies?

Description 1. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which country generates more economic output than any other? What are the implications for companies? 2. What country in Africa recently surpassed South Africa in annual GDP (gross domestic product)? What are the implications for companies? 3. What country in Africa has the highest Internet penetration among all countries? Hint: Its Internet penetration rate is 51 percent vs. Egypt’s 36 percent and South Africa’s 17 percent. What are the implications for companies? 4. According to the chapter, which country recently achieved its goal of having the most business-friendly tax system of the Group of Seven (G-7) nations (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States)? What are the implications for companies? Use this site: https://www.doingbusiness.org/en/rankings 5. According to the chapter, which country recently achieved its goal of having the most business-friendly tax system of the Group of Seven (G-7) nations (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States)? What are the implications for companies? 6. Explain how awareness of business culture across countries can enhance strategy implementation. Regarding culture across countries, go to http://www.worldbusinessculture.com/ and summarize at least three business cultures in countries other than America. Compare and contrast U.S. versus foreign cultures in terms of doing business. 7. Summarize “Protectionism” and explain the pros and cons of such an ideology, and your analysis of America’s move toward being “more protectionist”.