TOPIC- What are the economic effects of foreign investment for the source country, and for the host country? Does FDI generate a race to the bottom in terms of environmental, labour standards and social policy in emerging economies, or does it bring more benefits such as democratic reform?
Length- The papers should be double-spaced in Times New Roman font, approx. 9-10 pages in length or about 2500-2750 words.
Format-
Introduction in which you explain your question, your thesis or arguments you will be examining, and major supporting points and explain how you will lay them out;
The paper develops in a logical manner with each paragraph focusing on the development of a single point and clearly connected to preceding and subsequent paragraphs;
A conclusion that reviews the basic argument of the paper, why it is important, and interesting and useful findings for further work;
The papers should have a cover page, and page numbers beginning on the first page of writing (i.e. the cover does not count.) All citations should be in the APA, Chicago or Harvard style, with author-date parenthesis style in text, and a clear bibliography at the end. Be consistent and careful in your citation style. Please see the Plagiarism and Citation Guides, and carefully cite all your sources.
Your submission should be a traditional research essay with proper formatting and editing, including introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. You should stake out a position where required and aim to provide evidence (academic sources) to back up your claims clearly and succinctly. Aim for a thesis statement and overview of what you will discuss in the paper at the outset of the introduction, and follow that path throughout the essay. Use subheadings where appropriate to help guide your essay, and finish with a conclusion, and bibliography. Additional research outside of course materials will be necessary please consult academic sources (min 6 + other sources like news articles, reports, government docs, cases, etc.)