- What are the major arguments in favor of and opposed to free trade? Based on these arguments, what is your opinion as to the success or failure of the USMCA?
Students who successfully complete these assignments will demonstrate the ability to:
- Conduct secondary research using databases that contain peer-reviewed articles from major business academic journals.
- Relate research to real-world business issues.
- Analyze and assess scholarly work in the field of business.
- Demonstrate critical thinking by writing well-organized, clear, concise documents.
- Apply APA standards in written work.
Standards:
- Length – The body of the individual weekly research papers must be at least three (3) pages in length minimum, but no more than five (5) pages.
- Format – Follow APA format/Graduate Program standards.
- Title page – Follow the Graduate Program format. Go to Doc Sharing. Locate the document: “Title page for student papers.”
- Font – Please use Times New Roman, 12 point.
- Margins – Please see your APA manual.
- Page numbers – Please include page numbers in the upper right-hand corner.
- Headings and subheadings – See your APA manual for information about the placement of headings and subheadings.
- References – Please use peer-reviewed references only.
All references must be used and cited in the text of your paper.
At least 5 sources must come from major academic journals, such as those that are “peer-reviewed.” The readings listed in this syllabus may be used as references.
At least 5 sources must come from major academic journals, such as those that are “peer-reviewed.” The readings listed in this syllabus may be used as references.
references:
- Teson, F. R. (2012). Why free trade is required by justice. Social Philosophy & Policy, 29(1), 126-153. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0265052511000112
- Carlson, J. (2014). NAFTA’s legacy. Baylor Business Review, 32(2), 26-28.
- de Mestral, A. (2011). NAFTA: The unfulfilled promise of the FTA. European Law Journal 17(5), 649-666. doi. 10.1111/j.1468-0386.2011.00571.x
- Hartman, S. W. (2011). NAFTA, the controversy. International Trade Journal, 25(1), 5-34. doi: 10.1080/08853908.2011.532036
- Hufbauer, G. C., & Schott, J. J. (2008). NAFTA’s bad rap. International Economy, 22(3), 19-23.
- Thakkar, B. S., & Sands, S. K. (2011). Influence of NAFTA on current US economy. Perspectives on Global Development & Technology, 10(1), 143-155. doi: 0.1163/156914911×555161