This is an individual essay. The

word limit is 2000 words. In essence, your assignment

should seek to apply some of the economic theory studied to a particular real-
world case study, policy debate or controversy. Examples of possible titles

include:

• Are global trade patterns consistent with economic theory?

• How might democratic states avoid a ‘protectionist backlash’ against free

trade?

• If there are gains from trade liberalisation, then why do countries so often

choose protectionism?

• What is the proper role of free trade within successful economic policy?

• Is trade liberalisation necessary for economic growth and development?

• Does inward FDI benefit developing countries or are they exploited by

MNEs?

• Does outward FDI deindustrialise or enrich Western nations?