The assignment is to write a reaction essay after reading the following two academic articles:Skarbek, et. al. on working conditions in sweatshops:http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1536-7150.2012.00827.x/full (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.Powell and Skarbek on wages in sweatshops:http://www.benjaminwpowell.com/scholarly-publications/journal-articles/sweatshops-and-third-world-living-standards.pdf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.Questions to focus on:1. Which economic concepts can be used to better understand sweatshops and manufacturing in the developing world?2. How could domestic policy improve outcomes for workers in sweatshops?3. How could domestic policy harm workers in sweatshops?4. Do international protests help or harm sweatshop workers? Your response should not exceed 2000 words, and should be at least 1250 words. Extra resources:Krugman on sweatshops: http://www.slate.com/articles/business/the_dismal_science/1997/03/in_praise_of_cheap_labor.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.Kristof on sweatshops: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/opinion/15kristof.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

1.  Define comparative advantage, and explain how a country gets a comparative advantage in the production of a certain good. (5 points) Score 2.  Explain why globalization is increasing the gap in income, wealth, and economic growth that already exists between developed and developing countries. (5 points) Score 3.  What is the purpose of the WTO? Explain one positive effect and one negative effect the WTO's operations can have on member countries. (5 points) Score 4.  Describe how the globalization of production leads to environmental damage. (5 points) Score 5.  Explain why the high-tech and textile industries in the United States are facing continued job losses.

Option #1: The Role of Economics in the Health and Medical Care Industry (Paper)Dewar (2010) indicates that the field of economics can provide a structure to examine “the implications of individual decision making and help define the alternative mechanisms to improve resource allocation” (p. 9), but it cannot be used as a solution to all issues concerning healthcare access and delivery.Economists prepare economic analysis briefs to provide insight into how economic market forces operate. For this assignment, prepare an economic analysis brief that describes the role of economics in the health and medical care industry in the United States or abroad to demonstrate an understanding of Module 2. Discuss and synthesize key elements from at least two recent scholarly articles (found in the CSU-Global Library) that address one of the following points:Determine the distribution and allocation of scarce resources.Apply economic models, theories, or assumptions.Offer objective methods for attempting to predict future market behavior in response to events, trends, and cycles.Assess economic policy recommendations for healthcare stakeholders.Evaluate the economic health of the nation or state.Your analysis should be thoughtful and thorough, well written, and formatted as follows:Title pageIntroduction – What is the topic, why is it important, and what are the objectives of your brief?Body – What are the key elements of the scholarly articles that support the objectives of your brief? What economic models or concepts apply?Conclusion – What are the future implications, policy recommendations, etc.? Reference pageYour paper should be two to three pages (not including the required title and references pages) in length and conform to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA.