1. Free market economies stimulate greater economic growth, whereas state-directed economies stifle growth. Discuss. MO 2.5 2. A democratic political system is an essential condition for sustained economic progress. Discuss. MO 2.2 3. What is the relationship between corruption in a country (i.e., bribe- taking by government officials) and economic growth? Is corruption always bad? MO 2.3 4. The Nobel prize-winning economist Amartya Sen argues that the concept of development should be broadened to include more than just economic development. What other factors does Sen think should be included in an assessment of development? How might adoption of Sen’s views influence government policy? Do you think Sen is correct that development is about more than just economic development? Explain. MO 2.4 5. You are the CEO of a company that has to choose between making a $100 million investment in Russia or the Czech Republic. Both investments promise the same long-run return, so your choice is driven by risk considerations. Assess the various risks of doing business in each of these nations. Which investment would you favor and why? MO 2.3

Discussion Forum 2

• Module objectives addressed: MO 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
• Calendar/Gradebook reference ID: DF2

In Discussion Forum 2 on the class Discussion Board, post your response to ONE of the following discussion questions. Your initial posting should have no less than 300 words. Your responses should be comprehensive and when using textbooks or journal articles make sure the full reference is added at the end of the responses using APA style.  Please title your thread "Mod2/[Your Name]", and comment on at least two classmate's responses by the date indicated in the course Calendar. Preferably, please select a question that has not been chosen by other classmates, and address your comments to classmate postings on questions other than the question you chose to answer.

1.       Free market economies stimulate greater economic growth, whereas state-directed economies stifle growth. Discuss. MO 2.5

 

2.       A democratic political system is an essential condition for sustained economic progress. Discuss. MO 2.2

 

3.       What is the relationship between corruption in a country (i.e., bribe- taking by government officials) and economic growth? Is corruption always bad? MO 2.3

 

4.       The Nobel prize-winning economist Amartya Sen argues that the concept of development should be broadened to include more than just economic development. What other factors does Sen think should be included in an assessment of development? How might adoption of Sen’s views influence government policy? Do you think Sen is correct that development is about more than just economic development? Explain. MO 2.4

 

5.       You are the CEO of a company that has to choose between making a $100 million investment in Russia or the Czech Republic. Both investments promise the same long-run return, so your choice is driven by risk considerations. Assess the various risks of doing business in each of these nations. Which investment would you favor and why? MO 2.3

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