Assignment : World Political & Eco Systems

Detail : • Determine which theme or topic you would like to research for your final research paper.

o These topics below are offered only as suggestions. You may wish to adapt or modify a topic from the list, or select your own topic.

• All topics must be approved by the instructor before the research paper can be completed.
• Topics Available:

o The positive or negative impacts of globalization upon a particular region or country.

o The North American Free Trade Agreement-Pro's and Con's.

o The importance of the Euro to the European economy.

o Is the European Union really effective?

o What must Russia do to save its economy?

o The impact of globalization upon traditional societies.

o The relationship of Hong Kong to the rest of China.

o Free enterprise in China: What's going on?

o The future of the "Four Tigers"

o Japan's future as the number one economic power in Asia.

o The two Koreas-Will it always be so?

o What is Chinese Communism really like?

o What must be done economically/politically in South America or in Africa?

o China's authoritarian regime and the free market paradox.

o Does India have a chance for modernization?

o The economic impact of the Indian caste system.

o Will the gap between the rich and poor nations widen?

o What is the global economic impact of 9/11?

o The Marshall Plan and the Economic Rebuilding of Post-World War II Europe.

o The Post-World War II Economies of Germany, the United Kingdom, and France and their Impact on the World's Economy

o Current Political and Economic Policies of the United States and their impact on the World.

o Recent additions to the European Union and their impact on one another.

o Germany Post-World War II.

o How has the formation of the European Union affected the economy and monetary systems in Europe?