International Trade Debate

Assignment: International Trade Debate Order Description Assignment: International Trade Debate Hi dear please, write about each point in (Action Items) in part (1-2-3). Also, covers each point in (Rubric) and (Standard Format for Academic Papers). Please find attached. Purpose To assess your ability to analyze if international trade can affect a country's economic growth. Overview For this assignment, you will explore the issue of whether international trade is good or bad for a country's economic growth. Action Items 1. Part 1: Research a.Research an issue on how international trade can affect a country's economic growth. ? The pros and cons of international trade using the theory of comparative advantage as the basis for your discussion. ? Externalities associated with international trade. 2. Part 2: Evaluating Data a. Go to the CIA World Factbook. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ b. Search the country list in the upper right corner for the country you were assigned to research in Tool 1 assignment. (Italy) c. Scroll down the page and read the "Economy" section about your country. (Italy) d. Examine the import and export information. e. Write a half-page description of the patterns of trade between your assigned country and its top 3 trading partners. Examine the partners, the commodities being exported and imported, and the total dollar amount of imports and exports. Use the latest data available (either 2013 or 2012) 3. Part 3: Conclusion a. Write a 2- to 3-page academic paper (APA style) that includes the following sections. Include several additional resources besides your textbook and the CIA World Factbook. Opening: ? The pros and cons of international trade using the theory of comparative advantage as the basis for your discussion. ? Externalities associated with international trade. Analysis: ? A half-page description of the patterns of trade between your assigned country and its top 3 trading partners. Examine the partners, the commodities being exported and imported, and the total dollar amount of imports and exports. Use the latest data available (either 2013 or 2012). Conclusion: ? Take a stand on the issue of whether international trade is good for a country's economic growth. Provide a theoretical rationale for the position. Paper 5 Rubric Total 100 points Criteria Discusses the pros and cons of international trade. Proficient Addresses and discusses the pros and cons of international trade and demonstrates solid ability to accomplish the assignment. Criteria Discusses how trading internationally affects a country’s economic growth. Proficient Addresses and discusses how trading internationally affects a country’s economic growth and demonstrates solid ability to accomplish the assignment. Criteria Discusses the patterns of trade between the assigned country and its top trading partners. Proficient Addresses and discusses the patterns of trade between the assigned country and its top trading partners and demonstrates solid ability to accomplish the assignment. Criteria Takes a stand on the issue and provides a theoretical rationale for the position. Proficient Takes a stand on the issue and provides a theoretical rationale for the position and demonstrates solid ability to accomplish the assignment. Criteria Integrates established managerial economic principles into the discussion. Proficient Consistently does a good job of integrating established managerial economic principles into the discussion. Criteria Synthesizes relevant information and materials to provide evidence of critical thought. Proficient Consistently and effectively synthesizes information, which provides strong support to main ideas. Criteria Develops ideas with clarity and logic. Proficient Develops ideas with clarity and logic. Ideas flow smoothly from one to another and are clearly linked to each other. Criteria Uses supporting documentation that has been properly references and cited. Proficient Consistently uses supporting documentation that is properly referenced and cited. Standard Format for Academic Papers Students are expected to adhere to the following when writing an academic paper. All information listed adheres to APA 6th edition, second printing. 1.12-point serif font (Times New Roman or Courier). 2.Double-spaced. 3.1-inch margins at the top, bottom, left, and right of every page. 4.Running head contains brief title of paper. Follow APA format. 5.Page numbers are in the header in the top right corner. 6.Paragraphs are to be indented five to seven spaces. 7.Complete sentences, correct grammar, correct spelling, and accurate punctuation is expected. 8.Absence of typographical errors. 9.Citations within the body of the text follow APA format. Starting in fall 2010 students must use the 6th edition of APA (do not use the first printing). 10.Headings are included, as appropriate, and follow APA format. 11.Images, graphs, charts, or other types of visuals are considered to be figures in APA format and must adhere to proper APA 6th edition formatting. The following are not included in your page count. 1.Title page which contains the assignment name, byline, professor's name, and date. 2.Reference list starts on a new page and follows proper APA format. 3.Appendix (if appropriate) which starts on a new page. Guidelines for APA format. If you would like a hard copy of the Academic Paper Guidelines to use while you are writing your paper, click here to download a pdf version of the guidelines.