Research Paper
What -This paper should investigate and analyze the impact of a global economic issue on a region’s economic development.
Global Economic issue –This can include any of the topics covered in the course. Some topics covered include: Free Trade, Tariffs, Quotas, Foreign Exchange, Protectionism, Immigration, Trade agreements
Region –It would be in your best interest to focus your paper geographically; limit it to a discussion of issues and economic development in a particular country, region (Eastern Europe, Western Europe, North America), or within a bilateral (two nations) context. Multilateral approaches are acceptable. However, please limit this to three to four nations at most.
Warning – This is your paper. It is meant to be an original creation. If this paper is not the product of your exclusive efforts, it will not be accepted and will be a subject to disciplinary action as an act of scholastic dishonesty.Keep in mind, that this is to be an analytical paper, not simply a summary of your reading.
Possible topics – These samples are not exhaustive (your own initiative is more than welcome and recommended!)
Free trade versus protectionism (name of a country)
The Uruguay Round of GATT: challenges and results; winners and losers
WTO Doha Round negotiations – possible effects
The effects of Slovakia joining the Eurozone in relation to economic crisis
Privatization and economic transformation in (name of a country)
Trade embargoes: objectives and results
The IMF and the Third World industrialization
Preferential treatment of industries or countries