..... Dr. Malawer ....... International Trade Relations  ......2011  .... International Trade Relations .... 2011..... Dr. Malawer ....... International Trade Relations .... 2011                                             

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                                          U.S. Legislative Case Study -- "U.S. Economic Legislation & Global Competitiveness of U.S. Firms." 

                                                                 Presentation # 2 -- U.S. Legislation, Extraterritoriality & Global Competitiveness  

                                                                                    Fall 2011

   This set of team presentation examines different pieces of U.S. economic legislation that to varying degrees apply extraterritorially to U.S. and foreign firms.  The purpose is to assess the legislation and to consider proposals within the context of global competitiveness of U.S. firms abroad. Each presentation is to discuss the legislation and actual experience under it. The presentation is to identify a specific issue and suggest a policy proposal.  This should be within both a U.S. foreign policy and trade policy context as well as from the interest of the private sector in fostering competitiveness. The format of the presentation should be the following:

• Overview.
• Provide an overview of the problem you are addressing.
• Legislation.
• Provide a summary of the key provisions of the governing statute.
• Major Problems.
• In light of actual and empirical experience identify major problems that have become apparent under the statute.
• One Issue.
• Select one particular issue. [This is the heart of your presentation.]
• Describe the issue?
• What are the competing interests involved?
• That is corporate competitiveness and other concerns.
• What do other countries do?
• Policy Proposal.
• Develop and suggest a policy proposal concerning the specific issue you are discussing. (This is the added-value of your assessment to the current policy discussion.)  
  • Remember your proposal should flow from your assessment and analysis.
  • Discuss the pros and cons and respond to the cons with counter-arguments.
•  Indicate the impact of your proposal on both U.S. foreign and trade policies and the private sector.

                                         [Please follow the general format of the PowerPoint presentation that is described for the 1st team presentation.]