Some argue that investing in emerging economies greatly increases the economic development and standard of living at the base of the global economic pyramid. Others contend that moving jobs to low-cost countries not only abandons domestic employees and communities in developed economies but also exploits the poor in emerging economies and destroys the environment.

1. If you were the CEO of a multinational enterprise (MNE) headquartered in a developed economy moving production to a low-cost country, what would you say to persuade others to agree with your position?

2. If you were the leader of a labor union in the home country of the same MNE and about to lose lots of jobs that you are trying to protect, what would you say to persuade others to agree with your position?