Course Textbook
Taylor, A. M., & Feenstra, R. C. (2014). International
trade (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Worth.
1. Unit IV
Essay – Offshoring
Instruction:
In Chapter 7 of your International Trade textbook, on page
226 there is a Headlines reading titled “How to Destroy American Jobs.” Please
read the story and add to this any research from the CSU Online Library about
offshoring or outsourcing.
Argue against the article’s premise that multinational
corporations are moving jobs out of the U.S. and destroying American Jobs.
Also, keep in mind the premise that these corporations should be taxed as a
result of this offshoring practice. Make your argument for the practice of
offshoring, outsourcing and why this is good for American jobs.
Note: Your essay should be at least 500 words in length. All
sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and
quoted material must have accompanying proper citations.
Due 8 June 2017 @ 10:00pm
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Instruction:
In Chapter 8 of your International Trade textbook, there is
an application of the material on pages 251 – 256 where you are to apply what
you have learned from this chapter to U.S. tariffs on steel and tires.
In this application, please provide a detailed step by step
account and then make your decision. Consider that the U.S. government did act
a certain way but please apply if you would act the same way or differently and
explain why in this case study assignment.
Note: Your case study should be at least 500 words in
length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;
paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying proper citations.
Due on 10 June 2017 @ 10:00 pm
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15:33
3. Unit VI
Case Study
Instruction:
In Chapter 9 of your International Trade textbook, there is
a Headlines article on page 310 about the solar energy industry in Europe and
their effort to impose anti-dumping tariffs on China to protect this industry.
Please read the article and assess if this effort by the
European Union has merit and whether or not it will be effective. If you deem
that the effort would not be effective, explain what you would do differently
and why. Also, through additional research, please explain if the solar energy
industry is an infant industry and if there would be any additional protections
that you would come up with for the European Union.
Note: Your case study should be at least 500 words in
length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;
paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying proper citations.
Due on 15 June 2017 @ 10:00pm
15:34
4. Unit VII
Case Study
Instruction:
In Chapter 10 of your International Trade textbook, there is
a Headlines segment titled “China Signals Support for Rare Earths.”
Please read this article in your textbook and then do
further research on the 17 rare earth minerals that are discussed in the
article. Explain what China is doing with the rare earth industry and come up
with a proposal to counter China’s actions. Does the U.S. have an extensive
rare earth industry, and if not, what would you do to grow this industry and
protect it?
Note: Your case study should be at least 500 words in
length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;
paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Due on 20 June 2017 @ 10:00pm
15:34
5. Unit VIII
Case Study
Instruction:
In Chapter 11 of your International Trade textbook on pages
391-394, you will find information on trade and the environment, in particular,
information on the biotech trade from the United States to Europe.
Please read this article in detail and then use any online
sources that you might have to look up information on the Transatlantic Trade
Investment Partnership (TTIP). With this information, make an assessment on the
talks between the United States and the European Union to see what sticking
points there are in this new agreement that is being negotiated. Then, come up
with solutions to the sticking points in the negotiations.
Note: Your case study should be at least 500 words in
length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;
paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Due on 23 June 2017 @ 10:00pm
