Assignment
Write a 2–4 page research topic proposal that integrates insights from the readings.
The proposal should:
- Identify a research question related to the economic, institutional, or technological themes discussed in the readings, particularly as they apply to businesses in a global economy. Examples include: How do institutional differences impact global business strategies?
- What are the business implications of AI in navigating trade disruptions?
- How do trade wars reshape the competitive landscape for multinational corporations?
- Provide a brief literature review (1–2 paragraphs) that synthesizes at least two of the assigned peer-reviewed readings to justify the importance of your research question. Highlight relevant theories, data, or case studies.
- Outline methodologies or approaches for exploring this research question. Options could include quantitative analysis, case studies, or theoretical modeling.
- Discuss the practical implications of your research question. How might this research inform business strategy, policy development, or global economic understanding?
Your proposal must be formatted in APA style, including citations for the readings.
Readings:
- Acemoglu, D. (2024). America is sleepwalking into an economic storm. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/opinion/economy-us-aging-work-force-ai.html
- Acemoglu, D., Gallego, F. A., & Robinson, J. A. (2014). Institutions, human capital, and development. Annual Review of Economics, 6, 875-912. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JGmSq4VSfHlOY7ba_vK5bABzbmo_plIo/view?usp=sharing
- Fajgelbaum, P., & Khandelwal, A. (2022). The economic impacts of the US-China trade war. NBER Working Paper Series, 29315. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aYx7SvJaaj_-Khh-0yFx_rzuOdycJFl4/view?usp=sharing