ECON1086 International Trade - Assessment Task

Assessment Task:

• Pick a country that you are interested in analysing (ANY COUNTRY).
• Find data on this country so that you can talk about trade.
  • Google: Penn World Tables, World Development Indicators and other data sources.
• Explain how open this country is using an accepted measure of openness.
• Discuss the country’s major exports, trade policy and sources of comparative advantage.
  • Use Google scholar to see what experts have said about the country. Cite their work!
•  Imagine that your audience is non-economists, so explain all the terms that you use carefully.
•  Reference your work.
• You have a 1000-word limit.
• Use double-spacing and Times New Roman Font 12.