The goal of this essay is to evaluate the various trade theories we have studied, Comparative advantage
and Gravity model Krugman, and see which holds most true in a specific circumstance.
Choose two countries and look at their trade profiles. What are its biggest exports and imports
(use 6)? Who are their biggest trade partners (again, use 6)?
You will find the following sites very useful for your research:
Global Edge (found in Links)
The Global Economy (found in Links)
Your assignment is to determine from the data (please remember to present the data), which trade theory
does the best job of explaining your country's trade profite and why?
The essay should be about 3 pages long. Remember to cite your sources.
The essay will be graded using the rubric embedded in the assignment.