United+Nations+Free+Trade+Debate

Type in the content of your page here. The most interesting aspect of economics is that there are no absolutes. Every topic can be debated. This assignment allows you to experience this first hand as you are going to be applying what you have learned about free trade to real life situations. The international recession that has been going on throughout the recent years has caused many countries throughout the world to think about their policies on trade with other countries with the purpose of figuring out what is best for them. You are now going to be asked to represent a particular country's best interests on this issue through a debate simulated to be like one that may occur at the United Nations.
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You will be assigned a country, most likely one you may not be very familiar with. Do some research about your country to figure out the basics about the country such as its recent history, current issues, and what the economy is like. Then take what you have learned about free trade. Think about how free trade can possibly help a country and how free trade can possibly hurt a country. Apply what you know to make an argument on your country's behalf about whether you think your country wants more free trade or less free trade and why. Use what you learned about your country as evidence to support your case. You will then make a podcast that is 30 seconds to 1 minute in length to present your arguement to the other "representatives" that will be present at this debate. Also, be prepared to answer any follow up questions from other representatives.
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[|Sample Podcast Representing Honduras] [|Voicethread Site to Make Podcast] [|CIA World Factbook for Country Research] [|Review of Free Trade]
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