What to expect here

A broad discussion of trade amongst the countries of the world, and the role that transportation plays in it. We will particularly focus on one fascinating aspect of international trade and transportation: how the shipping container has revolutionized freight transportation, and has immensely facilitated international trade itself.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Final Discussion Question

Hey, in case you sent me the abstract for the final paper and I have not replied to you, it might be that somehow I missed your email.  In case you are yet to email me about the final paper, ahem, don't waste time ...

Even as you are doing that (and even as I get to grading your Essay 2) it is my job to bug you with one more task--the final Discussion Question.

For this week, I have three pieces for you that look at some of the important, but not that much discussed, aspects of international trade.  I would like you to read through them--each one is fascinating in its own way--and provide us with your take on those reports.

In this final round of discussions, I would like you to tell us, with respect to each of the pieces:
  • What was absolutely new to you in them?
  • Have you even vaguely heard about these before?
  • What is the significance--from a consumer perspective?
  • What is the significance--from a government perspective?

You do not need to respond to each and every one of those four questions--go after as many as you want to, even if only one.  The key though is to bring in fresh insights so that you do not echo your fellow-student's comments, and to continue the conversations. 
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