However, students must participate in one of two trade simulation exercise that will be conducted mid-point during the semester. Students will be divided into teams representing a country and each team effort will be graded. Although the instructor will provide students with extensive background materials and the basic scenario that will guide each of the simulation, students are expected to undertake additional background research. A sign up sheet will be posted on the instructors office. September 25 Students who have not signed up for a simulation will be assigned to one of the two simulations.
Students are free to swap teams.
October 2 Teams must have met to decide who will play what role in the gaming exercise. Teams must have circulated initial offers and reviewed other offers and completed all background research necessary to successful undertake the simulation exercise. The simulation exercise will be held all day on a Saturday, November 1, 1997. There will be more students participating in the NOI negotiation than the WOCP discussions. September 25 Students who have not signed up for a simulation will be assigned to one of the two simulations.