In this individual essay, you are asked to perform
analysis on a recent policy issue in
international economics. Imagine working for the head of state of a country of
your choice (or other relevant policymakers,
e.g., head of the Department of Commerce in China). This policymaker requests
to be briefed on a recent issue/policy in
international economics. She/he wants to understand the following after reading
your analysis:
(1) what
the issue or policy is about
(2) the
causes of the issue or the rationale of the policy
(3) the
potential impact on aggregate economic outcomes or industry outcomes, as well
as the implications for businesses
(4) how
the government or businesses should react
