• Do the economic benefits of free trade outweigh the social costs? Write one or two paragraphs stating your position. In your argument include your opinion on the merits of free trade. Support your response with logical reasons and examples that show your understanding of the lesson content. Here are some questions to ask yourself as you prepare to compose your discussion post:
• How does free trade benefit consumers? What effect does it have on prices, for example? How might it lead to better, more innovative goods and services
• How does free trade benefit businesses? For example, how does it encourage investment?
• What negative effects might free trade have on small, local businesses?
• How does free trade encourage the mistreatment of workers and the environment?​