This study demonstrates the application of the BC TRY system of cluster analysis for classifying world markets. A brief discussion of methodology is followed by analysis of data for 29 variables and 91 countries; 4 variable clusters and 7 country clusters are identified. Further uses of the technique in international business are discussed and ideas for further research are outlined.
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