Assignment

Read the below articles and answer 3 questions.

Article 1: Goldman fund walks away from the BRICS era, by Ben McLannahan.

1) What are the main issues with China's investments during the last decade? What are the main plausible consequences to China and the rest of the world? Discuss and compare your answer with another student's answer.

2) What are the main reasons behind the economic slowdown of Russia and Brazil during these last years? Based on the course material and your understanding, what strategies would benefit the Russian and Brazilian economies? Discuss and compare your answer with another student's answer.

3) Does your company benefit from any agreement that comes from the BRICS? If yes, explain the situation. If no, explain your work experience with any of the BRICS economies. Discuss and compare your answer with another student's answer.

Article 2: What Happened to the BRICS?, by Chris Nwosu.

4) What are some of the main consequences of China's economic slowdown to some western economies? Discuss and compare your answer with another student's answer.

5) What lessons can India take from its BRICS partners in order to ensure economic stability and growth? Discuss and compare your answer with another student's answer.