This objective of this course are threefold - a) understand the two approaches and the concepts they use, b) apply these concepts within the neoclassical and political economy approaches, and c) analyze the real-world using the framework offered by the approaches. This assignment focuses on objective c). It requires you to make connections between concepts and the real- world, using these concepts and frameworks critically, and making connections across different topics we have discussed so far in this semester.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Sqm_v49zno&ab_channel=InsiderBusiness

According to the video, the global demand for acai could lead to overharvesting. This could also reduce the availability of the nutritious acai berries for the workers and their families. This illustrates the concept of negative externalities. Explain this in sentences with respect to acai production.

Formulate one specific question that you could pose to a policy maker/politician about the situation of acai workers in Brazil?