Free trade is a topic that occupies world governments and affects a nation's well-being. Building on the knowledge you have gained by reading Chapters 10 and 11 as well as the opinions of Watson, Hartmann, and Asbury, post your own opinion on the hotly debated topics of free trade and foreign investment and their perceived impact on our well-being.

The following questions will help guide the discussion:

a. What is your response to Thom Hartmann's comment "free trade has crippled our economy so badly"?

b. Does free trade actually create jobs?

c. Is there a role for protectionist measures in Canada's economy? If so, what type of imposition would you suggest?

d. Do you think Canada has more winners or losers because of NAFTA?

e. After listening to Hartmann and Asbury's debate, what economic policy would you implement and why?