UNIT 5 - government subsidies of agricultural products

UNIT 5
Question 1
Do you think that government subsidies of agricultural products by rich countries hurt
poorer countries' economies? Take into account the infant industry argument.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your
textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be
referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Question 2
What do you think are the political arguments for free trade? Have these arguments
survived the tests of time?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your
textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be
referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 3
Analyze the effect of the political economy on trade agreements and policy. Analyze the
various countries to which the United States actively trades or has an embargo upon.
How does this fluctuate with the political economy? Use contemporary examples or
examples from history to illustrate your point.
Your response should be at least 500 words in length. You are required to use at least your
textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be
referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.