International Business Short Paper

Please see the attached file.  The paper only needs to be 3 pages, double spaced but it needs to include a few citations as well.  This assignment must be returned to me by 6 pm tomorrow (Sunday, 11 August 2013), so please do not accept if you are not willing to keep the deadline for the price offered.  Thank you.

There are some 200 economic integration agreements in effect around the world already, far more than even a few years ago. You have worked with your classmates to review many of them in the discussion boards. Virtually every country is now party to one or more free trade agreements. Supporters argue that free trade is good for nations.

· What is the basis for their support? That is, what are the specific benefits that countries seek by joining an economic bloc?

· What is the main economic bloc for your country?

· From your perspective, what advantages has bloc membership brought to your country?

· What disadvantages has bloc membership produced?