Reflect on a recent global/international event (e.g., European sovereign debt crisis, US-China trade war, Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Russia-Ukraine war) and discuss (1) its global ramifications and (2) the benefits and costs of globalization from a business/finance perspective. You may consider the following sections when formulating the structure and contents of your presentation: Describe the event to your audience What was it about? Under what circumstances did it happen? Who and more importantly what businesses were affected? If the event is ongoing, any conjecture on how it may develop? Examine the event through the lens of globalization: discuss facts/statistics/figures related to globalization that you find interesting What major things have changed (or are changing) as the world becomes more integrated and countries more interdependent? The speed of the changes How has the event affected (or is affecting) how people live/work and, more importantly, how businesses are conducted in a globalized world? Discuss the pros and cons of globalization Which types of businesses/people would benefit from globalization and why? What can they do to help those who are hurt? Find examples to support your argument. Which types of businesses/people would lose from globalization and why? How can they adapt? What can the governments do to help them? Find examples to support your argument. What is your general view toward globalization? More in favor or against? Provide specific reasons. Do you think globalization will continue? Why or why not? A list of references used in your research Please keep in mind that the sections listed above for either topic are mere suggestions. You can follow them or use them as a starting point, and are encouraged to formulate your own if you'd like. You may consider producing a rough research report (not graded) as the basis for the group presentation. Please submit your project topic and upload your group's presentation slides before the deadline. For more information on grading, please refer to the syllabus and the grading rubric.