Discussion:

Do you agree or disagree with the argument that tariffs from industrialized nations negatively impact the industrialization process of less-developed nations? Provide an example supporting your argument.

Communication is made up of verbal and nonverbal skills, such as listening and body language. What are your strongest attributes that help you communicate, and what area(s) do you feel you need to improve in order to be a better communicator? How will making these improvements help you as a leader in a future negotiation?

Question 1

Suppose that the world price for cotton is below the U.S. domestic price but the government requires that all cotton used in the United States be domestically produced. What response to such a policy would you expect from industries (like textile producers) that use U.S. cotton?

Question 2

Examine the idea that the sugar import quota was viewed as a method of increasing the domestic price of sugar to offset the adverse effects of falling prices for U.S. sugar producers. Do you agree or disagree with this idea? Justify your response with one example.