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1. The United States is a capitalistic system that relies on free trade and competition. Companies compete with each other to provide more products and services to more people so they can make more money. Using Coca Cola and Pepsi, where would you draw the line between competition and unfair trade practices?
2. How vital is it to eliminate and prevent monopolistic and anti-competitive practices by corporations? Has the FTC been effective in identifying and eliminating monopolistic and anti-competitive actions by corporations? Are there recent examples you can think of or locate through research where corporations have gotten away with monopolistic or anti-competitive practices? What was the FTC’s response, if any?
3. In your opinion, should states be allowed to negotiate treaties with nations whose products and services would directly impact that state’s economic growth and development? For example, should Michigan, home to major automotive manufacturers, be allowed to negotiate treaties with India, one of the fastest growing automotive suppliers in the world? Similarly, should Texas, a leader in oil and gas refinery, be allowed to negotiate treaties with Brazil, the largest South American oil and gas exporter?
a) What might be immediate benefits of state-negotiated treaties?
b) What are potential pitfalls or challenges to such negotiations?
4. Conduct an internet search for the search terms “insider trading” and “news.” Pick one news article and summarize the violation. Determine which components of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 were not complied with and make a personal judgement about whether you find this to be malicious in intent. In your summary be sure to note what penalties/punishments are and the effects this is having on the company and the person involved. Include the link to the article.