Economic, legal, social, technological, environmental and competitive influences on business.
Businesses operate within an external environment they cannot control — often analysed with PESTLE.
Economic factors
The economic cycle (boom/recession), interest rates, inflation, exchange rates and unemployment affect demand and costs. E.g. high interest rates raise borrowing costs and reduce demand.
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