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Research Paper Assignment -

This research paper is intended to assess your ability to:

• Describe the different theories that explain trade flows between nations.
• Discuss the implications that international trade theory has for business practice.
• Describe the policy instruments used by governments to influence international trade flows.
• Discuss the range of policy instruments that governments use to influence FDI.

For this assignment, you will research an industry in a specific country in light of International Trade Theory covered in Chapter 6 of the textbook. The theory is to be critiqued in light of the industry. You also will apply the National Competitive Advantage: Porter's Diamond (see page 181) to the industry to explain its development and success.

Action items: Research the following for your paper:

• Your assigned industry and its history within the country.
• How international trade theory fits the industry.
• How international trade theory is used to explain a country's competitiveness (Porter's Diamond). You will need to address all four parts of the diamond.

Write a 6- to 7-page paper (double space ) that addresses your research. At a minimum, your paper should have five sections that include an introduction, a section for each of three research topics in the Action Items, and a conclusion. You are to have at least six credible sources to support your paper with at least two of these from the MBA Journal List.

Country: Mexico

Industry: Tobacco

Note - Read the assignment guideline carefully before writing the paper. In the guideline document, there is a link to which you will have access to data about the selected country and industry country: Mexico Industry: Tobacco APA writing style is mandatory, don't just answer the questions, ensure it flows as a connected writing. reflect the different trade theories and emphasize on FDIs to Mexico and how did the tobacco FDI contributed to Mexico' s economy. Use charts to illustrates statistical data.

Attachment:- Research Paper Assignment File.rar