Identification should include the functions of major national organizations and agencies (e.g., Federal Trade Commission, Biotechnology Industry Organization, American Petroleum Institute) and global organizations and agencies (e.g., World Trade Organization, World Intellectual Property Organization, United Nations).
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 World Intellectual Property Organization (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 assist with resolving international trade issues?
- How does the United Nations help to resolve international disputes?