The Global Market Briefing series is a country-by-country information resource for international managers, analysts, entrepreneurs and consultants engaged in international business and market development. The series will be rapidly extended to cover all countries of real interest to global businesses, investors and entrepreneurs. Each book in the series will be supported by a complementary online update service. Each book carries a unique username and password which enables its owner to access the online service, giving instant access to material from the book online as well as the latest reports and developments that have arisen since the book was published. The unique feature that sets the Global Market Briefing series apart from any other similar service is its content, which draws on the expertise of leading professional firms who have 'on-the-ground' experience in the respective countries. For instance, the Latvian office of Ernst & Young provides current information on employment law, property legislation and real estate. Similar contributions come from other leading international and local firms with up-to-the-minute 'hands on' experience. Critically, books in the Global Market Briefing series not only have all the most up-to-date information on important business issues in a country, they also have expert commentary on what developments in these areas really mean for business. Not only do they provide business information, they also give authoritative advice on how readers should act on this information.