Your bosses have been very impressed by your work. As a result, they are asking you to attend an international conference. The conference will discuss the role of trade in the world’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Your boss has asked you to discuss the role of international supply chains.

You will be writing a short report about this. Your report will answer the following questions:

Should governments have restricted trade to enhance domestic supply of personal protective equipment during the Covid-19 pandemic?

Is re-shoring the best approach to deal with shocks like Covid-19 or similar events? 

What other policies should governments pursue to secure access to crucial medical goods during shocks?