The disadvantages or shortcomings take on an international flavor. Besides the inherent disadvantages of leasing. some problems are compounded by international relation ships. In a country beset with inflation, lease contracts that include maintenance and su ply parts(as most do) can lead to heavy losses toward the end of the contract period Further, countries where leasing is most attractive are those where spiraling inflation is most likely to occur. The added problems of currency devaluation, expropriation, or other political risks are operative longer than it the sale of the same equipment is made outright In light of these perils, there is greater risk in leasing than in outright sale: however. there is a definite trend toward increased use of this method of selling internationally.