Group assignment #1
Due Monday October 11

Pick an example of a tariff or other restriction on free trade. Identify the country(ies) involved, the industry, and the specifics of the trade restriction.

Describe all the individuals or groups that benefit and all the individuals or groups that are harmed. Explain why each benefits or is harmed.

Use Porter's framework from "The competitive advantage of nations" to analyze the example you have chosen. Do you expect the tariff to lead to innovation? To increase productivity? Why or why not? Be as specific as possible

Written group paper: Guidelines: 3 pages, single-spaced, two inch margin on right side of paper. Hard copy due at beginning of class on Monday October 11.

Group presentation: informal presentation (i.e., 5 minutes maximum; no requirement for each group member to speak). No more than 2-3 slides (PowerPoint or overhead).