Obstacles to international economic policy coordination

"What are some obstacles to successful international economic policy coordination?"

Monopoly & Oligopoly

You have been contracted by a competitor of SBC to conduct some background research on SBC. Specifically, you have been asked to research, compare, and explain the similarities and differences of the breakup of the AT&T/Bell System antitrust problems that occurred in the 1980s to the recently similar problems with SBC/Ameritech. Add to this, the pending acquisition of ATT by SBC. 1. Explain the difference between a monopoly and an oligopoly, the welfare effects of monopoly, cost advantages that create monopolies, government actions that create monopolies, and government actions that reduce market power. 2. SBC and ATT are planning to merge. Apply the information from part one (above... click for more

Globalization

Select a U. S. company with global operations and answer the following questions: 1. Discuss the firm's activities outside the U.S. 2. Identify which economic concepts, such as comparative advantage, apply to your firm. 3. Explain how these economic concepts can be used to address the firm's problems and opportunities? 4. Identify which economic and political policies affect your firm and explain how they impact business decisions. 5. How does your firm use technology to strategic advantage? 6. Discuss the impact of globalization on the firm's cost structure, markets, currency risk, and overall strategy. Be sure to provide a definition of globalization in your answer... click for more

When is international trade an opportunity for workers?

In a committee meeting of the United Nations you are considering the following questions: 1. When is international trade an opportunity for workers? When is it a threat to workers? 2. What are some of the major challenges confronting the international trading system?

International Economics & Theories

As an international economist you have been asked to prepare a short speech which answers the following questions: 1. How does the Heckscher-Ohlin theory differ from Ricardian theory in explaining international trade patterns? 2. The Heckscher-Ohlin theory demonstrates how trade affects the distribution of income within trading partners. Explain. 3. How does the Leontief paradox challenge the overall applicability of the factor-endowment model? 4. According to Staffan Linder, there are two explanations of international trade patterns-one for manufacturers and another for primary (agricultural) goods. Explain. Following that speech, the audience asks you to respond to the ... click for more