Writeup about one-half to a page describing the topic you want to Pursue: Submit a well thought out proposal for the course's research essay that demonstrates your understanding and use of course topics (as described below). Imagine you are in-charge of developing and looking after the global business strategies of a REAL multinational company (Real MNC, is a company operating in at least two countries.) The essay should try to analyze the effects of a developing issue (which could be a local US, or something global) and highlight the problems and solutions facing your company's management in the global market. (Remember it is an MNC, its decisions will have effects in a global market) look at the different global demand and supply side implications facing the MNC due to the developing scenario in the light of the topics we cover in this class (and beyond if you want!)