In the process, students learn more about King County's history of trading and about current trade-related business conditions. Case study includes an in-class written exercise which students complete in a business format. As they work, students learn more about the significance of Washington State's apple market and come to understand different types of trade barriers. Case study includes a persuasive written exercise as well as two optional group or individual research and writing projects. Students explore the economic and political implications when world trade rules affect local jurisdictions.
Case study includes a persuasive writing exercise as well as several optional research assignments.
RON SIMS AND THE MAI Students help King County Executive Ron Sims research and evaluate the proposed Multilateral Agreement on Investments and make a decision about how King County Government should react to this proposed world trade agreement. Students explore the economic and political implications when world trade rules affect local jurisdictions. Case study includes a persuasive writing exercise as well as several optional research assignments. They explore potential solutions to the problem of species that travel in the ballast water of cargo ships. Judy Duff research genetically modified seeds and explore the implications for the future of her farm.