Identification could include the functions of
- major national organizations and agencies, such as
- U.S. Department of Commerce
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- U.S. Trade and Development Agency
- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
- global organizations and agencies, such as
- WTO
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
- UN.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the mission of a selected national trade organization or agency? A selected global trade organization? How do these organizations resolve conflicts?
- How does the WIPO assist in preventing piracy?
- What constitutes a multilateral trading system? What roles can such a system play in addressing current social and economic issues?
- What are some common types of trade disputes? How are they typically resolved?
- How does the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) assist with resolving international trade issues?
- How does the UN help to resolve international disputes?