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Global Market Conditions

• Global Recession 
• Negative GDP growth
• Uncertain recovery

Commodities/Resources

• High unemployment 
• Rising energy costs
•  Rising prices
  
• “Green” movement

Economic Infrastructure

• Limited public transportation
  
• Average/below average schools
  
• Limited funding (cut)
• High poverty rate (even among children)
• Rising taxes

Capital Markets

• Limited credit available
  
• Little venture capital
  
• Increasingly volatile markets
  
• Target already has significant long-term debt

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