1. In conjunction with the discussions on developing nations and the hurdles they must overcome not only on an economic level but also on a socioeconomic one as well—I want you to focus on ONE low-income economy per the World Bank fact page. See the link that highlights the group of countries in this category. You can click on a country name within the World Bank page to get more information as well as do your own research.http://data.worldbank.org/about/country-classifications/country-and-lending-groups#Low_income (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.International trade and exposure to foreign investment and relations are often seen as impossible for countries with such limited resources. trade is NOT based on absolute advantage but rather a comparative one so even though a country appears on the surface to be challenged on a variety of levels it is not impossible to benefit from trade. Once you have selected a country of interest do some research regarding the social, economic, political, etc., climate of the country. Summarize your findings and comment from a strictly international trade perspective on strategies you might suggest or find plausible to assist this country in entering into the international trading arena. Creativity is rewarded here and this will be based on data gathering but also will incorporate a large degree of your own opinions. For instance, you might focus on ways in which the country can gain access to credit, loans, funding, direct investment or social/political strategies to strengthen the credibility of the country. Site work2. Consider a scenario where you are having to debate with an individual is completely anti-trade. What are some arguments you would use to explain to this person that benefits outweigh the costs in the international trading game? From an economic perspective and not so much a political one, why is freer trade beneficial to the world as a whole? site work3. Why is there a certain level of skepticism from more-developed nations (MDCs) when it comes to developing nations in terms of globalization and trade? Do you agree or disagree with this level of skepticism? site work

A Case Analysis of UberUber is a ride-sharing service started in 2009. If you are not familiar with Uber, you can learn more about the services it provides at Uber.com. Construct an eight-page analysis of Uber using the following criteria. Analyze the market before Uber’s entry. Describe the inefficiency Uber exploited. Explain Uber’s surge pricing in the context of shifts in supply and demand. Evaluate Uber’s surge pricing in the context of price discrimination. Apply the concepts of economies of scale and economies of scope to Uber’s business model. Apply the concepts of game theory to Uber’s market. Assess Uber’s potential for international expansion and potential trade policy issues. Explain the incentive pay model Uber uses and how it affects the principal-agent problem. Discuss any asymmetric information issues with Uber’s business model. Your essay must be at least eight pages in length (not counting the title and references pages) and include at least five peer-reviewed resources. Adhere to APA Style when writing your analysis, including citations and references for sources used. Be sure to include an introduction. Please note that no abstract is needed.