What kept the EC in the turbulent times from the end 1960s to the mid 1970s together? And to what extent, do you think, were the economic problems Britain faced attributable to the fact that Britain was not taking part in the European Integration process (EEC/EC) from the very beginning?

How can we lessen the negative impact of globalization to our nation?

Since the end of World War II, globalization has steadily increased with rapid expansion around the turn of the 21st century. What are some of the forces driving globalization and international business? What are some of the challenges of engaging in international business compared to doing business in your home country?

What would be the most feasible option available to governments around the world? They should: Fight the tide of globalization Insulate their countries from international influences Fight for the abolition of the World Trade Organization Selectively embrace new opportunities of globalization

The above graph shows the actual GDP evolution for the UK and Spain in comparison to a simulated evolution of their GDP had they not joined the EU. The black line, therefore, is the predicted evolution of the GDP in the case those countries had not joined the EU. Looking at the graph (“Figure 7.2”), would you say that belonging to the EU was on average a positive experience? Explain your answer.  Why would you find citizens in both countries that would differ in their sentiment towards the benefits of belonging to the EU?  Relate the above graph (“Figure 7.2”) to the theoretical objective of convergence across regions in the EU using the structural funds.

From the book  "Power and Plenty: Trade, War, and the World Economy in the Second Millennium" by Ronald Findlay and Kevin H. O'Rourke (2007) and "A History of the Global Economy: From 1500 to the Present" by Joerg Baten (2016). Discuss how does political stability and governance shaped the economic foundations of nations and lead to the varying ability of countries to invest in proximate factors such as physical capital and human capital. (Please include a bibliography)

Which of the below statements does NOT reflect the ideas expressed by the author Charles Wheelan in the chapter titled, "Trade and Globalization," in the book, Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science? Group of answer choices   A majority of U.S. jobs lost since 2000 have been to technology and not to China, Vietnam or Mexico.   Nearly all theory and evidence suggest that the benefits of international trade far exceed the costs.   Tariffs and other barriers to imports will bring manufacturing jobs back into the U.S., exactly as President Trump promised.   Trade creates losers, like any kind of market.