Free Trade
Students will fill in a chart determining the country of origin of various products that they may purchase. Where Was That Made(3).doc (ATTACHED this is the chart already filled out with my own personal products) If there is a category that does not apply to you or your family (such as auto or toys), then you may substitute some other category that does reflect your actual purchasing habits. Once you have completed the chart, answer the following questions: (The response for each question should be between 250-350 words, typed, and double-spaced, and contain proper grammar and spelling as well as in-text citations to solidify your answers) Please provide a reference page. (preferably a resource from the USA or one that talks about USA Trade) 1. What does the chart tell you about the things you buy? 2. Given your purchasing patterns, to what extent do you think that you are a beneficiary of free trade? 3. How would you feel if efforts to protect other economic actors (that is, efforts to restrict trade) resulted in either an increase in the price of the goods you purchase or their disappearance from the market? That is, do you feel that trade benefits you so much that trade restrictions would be intolerable? Some helpful links that were provided: https://www.gobankingrates.com/saving-money/shopping/all-american-brands-products-actually-made-overseas/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YIqGkqBtSI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7Jfrzkmzyc
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