Chapter 3 – Regional Economic Integration
Part 1: Provide/describe at least 2 economic/political arguments for regional economic integration or Agreement
Part 2: Select a current regional trade agreement/event e.g. EU (UK exit from EU), USMCA (the new North America Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA) etc. (a) Briefly describe the Trade Agreement (who’s involved, when was it established, scope of trade agreement, recent events etc.) This should be from news or other credible sources, such as electronic newspapers, New York Times, International Business Times, Economic Times, or CNN News. (No Wikipedia or study notes) (b) Provide a summary of the article, relating it to the material you have read in chapters 1, 2, and 3
Reminder: Your response to Chapter 3 must be at least 137-word minimum, replying to all the above questions to earn full credit for this portion of the initial discussion question.
Chapter 4 – The International Flow of Funds and Exchange Rates
Compare operations of foreign exchange markets to domestic markets. Explain how foreign exchange rates, economic conditions, and the international business environment affect prices charged in foreign markets. Support your analysis with a current news source, such as electronic newspapers, New York Times, International Business Times, Economic Times, or CNN News.
Reminder: Your response to Chapter 4 must be at least 137-word minimum, replying to all the above questions to earn full credit for this portion of the initial discussion question.
