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International Trade in a Globalized World

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Introduction: Trade and the Global Economy

What do people mean when they refer to “the economy”?
What caused the global financial crisis of 2008?
How large a role does trade play in the U.S. economy?

Part I: A Short History of the Current Economic System

Why do people and nations trade?
What is “free” trade?
What is a tariff?
Do some countries benefit more from trade than others?
How has globalization affected inequality in the United States and around the world?
How does trade affect employment in the United States?
Why is inequality an economic problem?
What is an example of protectionism?
What was the Cold War?

Part II: The Effects of Global Trade

What are the benefits of free trade?
What are the negative effects of free trade?
Can trade help alleviate poverty?
What are agricultural subsidies and why are they so controversial?
How has globalization affected inequality in the United States and around the world?
Why can young Americans no longer expect to earn more than their parents?

Options for U.S. Policy

What are the benefits of free trade?
What are the negative effects of free trade?
How does trade affect employment in the United States?
How has globalization affected inequality in the United States and around the world?

Lesson: Why Countries Trade

Why do people and nations trade?
Do some countries benefit more from trade than others?
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