1. Explain the importance of economic analysis to international business and trade.

2. Discuss interdependence and economic freedom. How do they affect

international businesses?

3. Profile the leading indices of economic performance.

4. Discuss the indicators of economic analysis.

5. Describe the relationship between foreign trade and international factor mobility.

6. Explain how free trade improves global efficiency.

7. Why production factors move internationally?

8. What are the factors that affects the national trade patterns?

9. Explain why governments try to enhance and restrict trade.

10.Compare the potential and actual effects of government intervention on the free

flow of trade.

11.Discuss the business uncertainties and opportunities created by governmental

trade policies.

12.Discuss the three major approaches to economic integration.

13.Discuss the pros and cons of global, bilateral, and regional integration.

14.Compare and contrast different regional trading groups.

15.Identify the major characteristics and challenges of the World Trade

Organization.