C/E/282. International trade and exchange rates

The paper reviews the definitions of economic concepts describing the features of the international trade and foreign direct investment, explaining how the changes in exchange rates affect trade, and arguing whether international markets have become more standardised.

S/E/127. PowerPoint Presentation. How fair is Fairtrade?

This piece of work is a presentation carried out on Fair trade; looking at issues with fair trade and addressing the question of whether fair trade is actually fair.

E/E/71. Analyse factors that account for the proliferation of regional and bilateral trading agreements in recent decades and discuss whether or not such a trend is desirable from a global economic point of view

The paper examines the features of international trade defining the types of Regional & Bilateral Trade Agreements (RTA/BTA), identifying the reasons for their popularity, and discussing their positive and negative effects on trade.

C/E/166. Developing countries are correct in viewing the WTO as an organization dedicated to furthering the interests of Western nations. The intended aim of free trade as a vehicle for alleviating poverty in developing countries will remain just a noble sentiment as long as this bias towards developed nations is maintained. Discuss

The WTO has been identified as a problem in the alleviation of poverty in developing countries, because it has its basis in Western Private International law and economic theory. This dissertation is going to discuss the theory of free trade and globalization and whether it is the best approach to alleviate poverty in developing countries. Then it is going to discuss whether this argument is founded, by considering Private International Law Cases and where these cases have their history. Finally, it is going to determine whether there is a better approach than the WTO's free trade approach. The first question to ask though is what is the WTO and what are it abiding principles. The WTO deals with the rules of trade between countries, it is through the WTO that disputes between countries are settled. The abiding rules are the Uruguay Round and the more commonly known GATT negotiations, which is the predecessor of the WTO and born at the end of the Second World War. The problem with GATT and the later WTO organization is that it has it roots in the Western countries and has failed to properly understand the needs of the developing world. It has brought forth its free trade rules, which instead of alleviating poverty in developing countries, has created an unstable development.

C/E/165. Russia: Issues in Importing

This report has been aimed at understanding the import / export arrangements and seamless movement of goods under such arrangements. The case study of the clothes importer based in Moscow named Koton has been used that imports bulk quantities of women-wear from Italy's manufacturing company. The report has been produced as an import manger to ensure a seamless movement of goods from the source to company's own premises.

C/E/163. Free Market in Goods and Services

The work critically analyses the evidences against and for a free market in goods and services. The concept of a free economy was introduced by Adam Smith as a liberated trading environment with least or no government intervention. Most nations agree with a free economy and have benefited from such an environment. However there are several issues that can cause serious damages to a nation and its economy. The work describes both the benefits and costs pertaining to free markets and provides an individual opinionated conclusion.

S/E/106. Trade restrictions: Compare and contrast the effects of import quota and export subsidy as tools of trade restriction, with special reference to the US sugar policy and the European Common Agricultural Policy

The paper examines the mechanisms of restricting negative effects of the international trade on countries' economies analyzing the forms of economic protectionism known as import quota and export subsidy. Case studies of the US sugar policy and the EU Common Agricultural policy are presented.

S/E/105. Income inequality between skilled and unskilled workers in the advanced countries has widened sharply in the recent decades. Many people claim that increasing volume of trade with developing countries is responsible for this phenomenon. Critically evaluate this claim, drawing upon your knowledge of the theory of international trade.

The paper examines the trends in the demand for skilled and unskilled labour in advanced economies addressing the issue of increasing income inequality in the USA. The Heckscher-Ohlin theory is used to explain the ongoing changes in the labour market; its importance for international trade economics is discussed.

C/E/155. Trade Analysis and Policy: analysis and critique of Bleaney and Wakelin model

This paper analyses and critiques the model of Bleaney and Wakelin (2002). It explores the determinants of exports between innovators and non-innovator firms. Moreover, policy recommendations are also done in order to promote exports.

C/E/151. Trade Analysis and Policy

This paper analysis and critiques the model of Bleaney and Wakelin (2002). It explores the determinants of exports between innovators and non-innovator firms. Moreover, policy recommendations are also done in order to promote exports.

S/E/88. Critically evaluate, from both the theoretical and empirical viewpoints, the Prebish-Singer terms of trade hypothesis

The paper addresses the issues of trade between primary products and manufactured goods in the less economically developed countries (LEDC). The reasons for the inequality in trade are analysed using the Prebisch-Singer hypothesis (PSH).

E/E/58. With reference to the empirical evidence, critically examine the usefulness of the Heckscher-Ohlin theory for predicting patterns of world trade and specialisation.

The paper examines the Heckscher-Ohlin (H-O) theory (Factor proportions) of competitive advantage in world trade discussing its validity in predicting patterns of international trade and specialisation. Criticism of the HO model is reviewed focusing on Leontieff paradox.

E/E/57. With reference to the empirical evidence, critically examine the usefulness of the Heckscher-Ohlin theory for predicting patterns of world trade

The paper offers a critical analysis of the Heckscher-Ohlin (HO) theory discussing the results of Leontief's research, reviewing trade theories and empirical evidence related to the validity of HO theory, and evaluating the usefulness of the HO theory for predicting trade patterns.

E/E/53. The World Trade Organization (WTO) now plays a greatly increased role in promoting world trade. What impact does the WTO have on the lowering of trade barriers that is taking place all over the world?

The paper examines the role of WTO in facilitating international trade. The history of the organization is reviewed; trade barriers imposed by governments (including taxes, tariffs, boycotts, etc.) are discussed; WTO measures to lower the barriers are analyzed.

E/E/50. What factors affect the strategic choices of large businesses operating in the global economy? Answer with reference to economic globalisation and the trading environment, and refer to the impact of at least three international institutions.

The paper examines the effects of economic globalisation on the trading environment discussing the methods of international marketing, the issues of FDI, the trend towards mergers, take-overs and acquisitions, joint ventures, franchising, etc. The impact of the European Union (EU) and WTO on the global trading environment is discussed.

E/E/44. Discuss the theoretical arguments for and against free trade. The EU has recently set limits on imports of clothing from China. Identify the main winners and losers from this action and, in the light of your discussion in (a), consider whether the EU's policy is justified

The paper examines the effects of open trade on economic development reviewing theoretical arguments in favour and against free trade, and discussing the EU limits on textile and clothing imports from China.

S/E/82. Assess MITI's contribution to Japanese post-war economic growth, and discuss why its role today is no longer as important as it once was.

Many economists attribute the post-War success of Japan to the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). In this paper, I assessed MITI's contribution to the Japan miracle by its involvement to the industrial policy and explain why its role today is no longer important.

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