In your opinion, should the United States lead the world? Why or why not? If yes, what factors combine to contribute to the suitability of the U.S. leading the world? If no, what factors combine to contribute to the unsuitability of the U.S. leading the world?
The New Trade Theory and Porter’s Theory of National Competitive Advantage
Drawing upon the new trade theory and Porter’s theory of national competitive advantage, outline the case for government policies that would build national competitive advantage in biotechnology. What kinds of policies would you recommend that the government adopt? Are these policies at variance with the basic free trade philosophy?
Describe the principal effects of China’s increasing prosperity on U.S
What does it mean when they say that most European countries have “divorced America.”
Describe South Sudan’s stage of economic development.
Select a country in the Global South that has been in the news recently.(South Sudan)
•Describe the country’s stage of economic development.
•Is the country trying to establish a market economy? If so, identify the policy or policies the country is pursuing to achieve it. If not, explain why not.
•What are your predictions for the future of the country over the next 5 to 10 years? Justify your answers.
Which action is INCONSISTENT with ICS chain of command principles?
Which action is INCONSISTENT with ICS chain of command principles?
a. The on-scene Public Information Officer is being assigned tasks by both the agency executive’s press secretary and the Incident Commander.
b. Members from one strike team warn the members of a second strike team about hazardous road conditions ahead.
c. Requests for additional resources are being communicated from the Task Force Leader to the Operations Section Chief.
d. After the Planning Section Chief assembles the Incident Action Plan, it must be approved by the Incident Commander.
Propose why the United States is not on board with all of the efforts, tribunals, courts, and declarations of international law
Are Embargoes Ethical?
As a foreign policy tool, trade embargoes are meant to discourage foreign governments. Examples include US embargoes against Cuba, Iraq (until 2003), and North Korea. But embargoes also cause a great deal of misery among the population of the affected countries ( such as shortages of medicine and food). Are embargoes ethical?
Discuss a recent international event that intrigues you and speculate what might happen next.
The world’s poorest countries are at a competitive disadvantage in every sector of their economies. They have little to export. They have no capital; their land is of poor quality; they often have too many people given available work opportunities; and they are poorly educated. Free trade cannot possibly be in the interests of such nations. Discuss.
The world’s poorest countries are at a competitive disadvantage in every sector of their economies. They have little to export. They have no capital; their land is of poor quality; they often have too many people given available work opportunities; and they are poorly educated. Free trade cannot possibly be in the interests of such nations. Discuss.