Some scholars have accused the World Trade Organization (WTO) for
2. Some scholars have accused the World Trade Organization (WTO) for having a ‘democratic deficit’. Discuss what this means. Can it be reformed to become more democratic, and if so, how? 3. While women have been integrated into the global economy, they are often participating through various forms of ‘precarious employment’. Illustrate how this […]
Political ecology analysis of the vanilla trade in northern Madagascar
Topic For your first assignment, you will conduct a brief political ecology analysis of the vanilla trade in northern Madagascar and its entanglement with the region’s forest cover change dynamics. Drawing on the Paul Robbin’s (2012) readings from Weeks 1 and 2 of the course, as well as content in the lectures, your task is […]
Why is the trade relationship important to Canada?
In November 2018, Canada, US, and Mexico signed the United States—Mexico—Canada agreement (USMCA). Once ratified by all the three countries, the USMCA will replace the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which came into effect in January 1994. The renegotiation between the US and Canada was contentious. Negotiators need to understand the key elements of […]