- Choose two visual, text, or other media items that express opinions about trade agreements, barriers to trade, or free trade. The media items can be the same or different formats but should be from within the past year. Be sure to include both media items and directions on how to access them with your assessment.
- Analyze the messages. For each media item, respond to the following questions in complete sentences. Use details from the media item and information from the lesson to justify your responses.
- What issue is the topic of this media item? Explain how you know.
- What is the creator’s viewpoint on the issue? Cite visual and/or text details from the media item to support your response.
- Does this viewpoint reflect a commitment to free trade or to protectionism? Explain your answer and include evidence from the media item to support your response.
- Do you agree or disagree with the viewpoint expressed in the media item you chose? Explain why or why not, using facts from the lesson regarding the topic.
A firm that purchases electricity from the local utility for $250,000 per year is considering installing a steam generator at a cost of $280,000. The cost
A firm that purchases electricity from the local utility for $250,000 per year is considering installing a steam generator at a cost of $280,000. The cost of operating this generator would be $170,000 per year, and the generator will last for five years. If the firm buys the generator, it