To be completed at home by the night of 5-1-18 and turned

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Final Spring 2018, Introduction to International Relations,

***To be completed at home by the night of 5-1-18 and turned in to me, if possible, in the form of ONE Microsoft Word document preferably via Canvas or to my SLCC email at xxxxxx. If you use material from any source, including our text, you need to have a reference page and in-text citations***

Short Answer Section 5 questions, 1-2 paragraphs for each question except for Question 2.

1. Explain the "Theory of Comparative Advantage". Why is the concept central to international trade?
2. What is the "Monetary Trilemma" and how might it affect a country's monetary policy?
3. What is the difference between the European Commission and the European Council? Given your understanding of these institutions and the European Union as a whole, briefly explain the difference between the political structures of the United States and the European Union.
4. How do Realists and Liberals view international law differently? Which view do you agree with and why?
5. What are some of the disadvantages that 'late developing' countries have when compared to earlier industrializing countries?

Essay Section - Your response should be in essay format which includes an introduction, body paragraphs and a conclusion. There is no specific length required.

1. The United Nations is the most prominent international organization in the world. The UN's main function is to maintain international peace and stability but it has many other functions which address global issues on subjects such as education, poverty, law, health, cultural protection, inequality, female empowerment and climate change.

This essay will be in two parts. In the first part, you will 1) describe the functions and power of the UN General Assembly, UN Secretariat, UN Security Council and the International Court of Justice and 2) offer your views on whether you agree with how power is currently dispersed within these UN agencies or if there are some desirable reforms.

In the second part, you will 1) explain the "Four Views" of the United Nations based on the language in our relevant PowerPoint/text, 2) give your thoughts on which theoretical standpoint (or standpoints) is the most convincing and why 3) then discuss whether you would like the United Nations to become more or less influential in the decades to come and why.