The comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Definition of the Problem
• Objective of the Thesis
• Methodology
• Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
• Definition
• Quantitative Criteria
• Qualitative Criteria
• Strengths and weaknesses of SMEs
• The macroeconomic relevance of SMEs
• Internationalization of small and medium-sized Enterprises
• The Trends towards internationalization
• Motives and Objectives of internationalization
• Barriers of internationalization
• International Market Entry Modes
• International activities of German SMEs
• The comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
• Structure of the Canada's Economy
• Canada's Economy at Glance
• German-Canadian Trade
• Canada's foreign trade policy and agreements
• Chronology of events and key milestones
• Contents of the Agreement
• Analysis of Impacts of CETA on the Market Entry in Canada for German SMEs
• Exports
• Contractual Agreements
• Foreign Direct Investments
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper examines the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), a free trade agreement between the European Union and Canada, and its potential implications for German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to enter the Canadian market. The study analyzes the agreement's provisions and explores its potential impact on trade, investment, and regulatory issues. The paper aims to provide insights into the opportunities and challenges presented by CETA for German SMEs, particularly those in the automotive industry.

• The impact of CETA on trade barriers and regulatory issues between the EU and Canada
• The opportunities and challenges faced by German SMEs in entering the Canadian market
• The potential impact of CETA on the export activities of German SMEs
• The role of CETA in facilitating contractual agreements and foreign direct investments
• The potential benefits and risks associated with CETA for German SMEs in the automotive industry

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter provides a concise overview of the thesis, outlining the problem statement, objectives, and methodology employed in the research.
• Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: This chapter delves into the definition of SMEs, examining both quantitative and qualitative criteria for classification. It also explores the strengths and weaknesses of SMEs and their macroeconomic relevance.
• Internationalization of small and medium-sized Enterprises: This chapter focuses on the internationalization of SMEs, exploring trends, motives, objectives, barriers, and entry modes. It also analyzes the international activities of German SMEs.
• The comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: This chapter provides an in-depth analysis of CETA, examining its structure, key milestones, and content. It also explores the Canadian economy, German-Canadian trade relations, and Canada's foreign trade policy.
• Analysis of Impacts of CETA on the Market Entry in Canada for German SMEs: This chapter examines the potential impact of CETA on the market entry of German SMEs in Canada. It analyzes the agreement's impact on exports, contractual agreements, and foreign direct investments.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This paper focuses on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), free trade agreements, internationalization, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), market entry, German SMEs, Canada, automotive industry, exports, contractual agreements, foreign direct investments, trade barriers, regulatory issues, opportunities, and challenges.