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?

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