INTERNATIONAL AND MIGRATION ECONOMICS – SPECIAL TOPICSECONOMICS 2199G-570MIGRATION AND TRADE ESSAY ASSIGNMENTDepartment of Economics, Business, and MathKing’s College – Western UniversityInstructor: Miguel CardosoThe following is a rough guideline of the essay assignment. More information and suggestions willbe provided in class. Also provided is a rough outline of the marking breakdown.Assignment TasksYou are to choose one topic from the topics list to analyze. No more than 10 people can analyzemost topics, topics that are starred can have no more than 5 people working on them.The essay should be approximately 2500-3000 words. Do not go over 3000 words. The assign-ment needs to be double-spaced, in Times New Roman and in 12 pt font. Please include a title pagewith your name, student number and the topic you are analyzing.Your Tasks & Marking Breakdown1. Choose a topic below. Some options require the choice of a country, specic agreement or allowthe choice of a pair of countries. You must provide me with a short outline of what you hopeto study (2-3 sentences) and your choice of topic and country if applicable by the beginning ofclass on MONDAY FEBRUARY 29 or WEDNESDAY MARCH 2, 2016. If you can’tmake it to class on those days you must email me your choice.2. Describe the policy/issue, the history of it in regards to the particular country you are studying.Provide a brief historical overview that helps motivate why this topic is important. If you aredescribing a trade agreement, provide a brief overview of the function/goal of the trade agreementand some historical context.3. Discuss at least 2 economic advantages (if applicable) and at least 2 economic disadvantages(if applicable). If you are discussing a crisis, or an issue that only aects a country negativelydiscuss the main cause(s) of the crisis or issue and try and relate that to policies implemented todeal with it.4. Discuss the success or lack of success of a particular policy (if applicable). Who is/was aected?Regardless of topic be sure to provide economic statistics to support your essay. Must be fromcredible sources.5. Provide a conclusion and give your stance on the particular topic. Is the policy good or bad?How should we deal with the issues? Provide policy recommendations for the future.6. Include a bibliography where you obtained any statistics or referenced information.7. Assignment will be submitted to Turnitin.com.1Late Paper Penalties:10% for 1-24 hours late20% for 24-48 hours late30% for 48-72 hours late50% for 72-96 hours lateno credit if more than 96 hours (4 days) late.Weekends count when deciding late penalties.NOTE: I will accept email submissions, however I will need to be provided a paper copy. I will notmark the paper unless I receive a paper copy. If I haven’t received a paper copy within 48hours of thedue date late penalties will begin accruing.Possible TopicsFree Trade Agreements (Choose a specic FTA to discuss)Immigration Policy in a Country (Choose one country, except Canada or two countries to compareand contrast, except Canada)Brain Drain in Developing Countries (Choose one country that has seen a lot of emigration or apair if it is applicable)Illegal Immigration (Choose one country that has seen a lot of illegal immigration or a pair if itis applicable)Refugees (Choose one country or a pair if it is applicable)Free Movement of Labour within the EU (Impact on Europe as a whole or can focus on onecountry)*Immigrant Underemployment*Refugee and Migration Crisis in EU*International Student Education*Migrant Farm Workers*2