Business case study: Free trade and foreign direct investment

Case Study 2 - Free Trade and Foreign Direct Investment

Pick one of the trade associations (NAFTA, EU, ASEAN, MERCOSUR, etc.). Give a brief (approx. one page) history and discuss the current status. Discuss the issues and provide specific examples to support your conclusions while answering the following questions:

1 - Has free trade provided an overall positive or negative economic effect to Business, Government and the Populace?

2 - What has happened due to the current economic state of the world?

3 – What role has FDI played in the success or failure of the free trade associations?

Use the concepts in chapters 7 & 8 to focus your discussion.

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Your report should be at least four pages double-spaced not including references and cover page, abstract/introduction page. Make sure you use proper APA format. Do not copy and paste filler material – use brief, referenced quotes to support your ideas and conclusions.