1. The economies of countries such as, Russia and China, have historically been operated through centralized bureaucracies. What can be done to infuse such economies with a commitment to corporate entrepreneurship and the resulting innovation? Is there a place for these economic concepts within these political systems?

2. Consumer Behavior - Building Marketing Strategy

Use an Internet shopping service such as mysimon.com to determine the “best buy” for a product that interests you.  Evaluate this process.  How could it be improved?  If you were actually going to make the purchase, would you buy this one or would you purchase elsewhere?  Why? Cite your sources.