UniMAC Assignment - Trade Blocs, PTAs, Free Trade Area Breakdown

UniMAC Assignment Overview

Assignment Topic

• Title: Trade Blocs, PTAs, and Free Trade Areas

Subtopics to Read About:

• Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs)

• Regionalism

• Trade Blocs

• Free Trade Areas

Presentation Expectations

• Design a PowerPoint presentation detailing the findings on the above topics.

• The presentation is scheduled for Saturday, 21/02/2025, during lectures.

Specific Requirements

• Identify common examples of each type of trade agreement:

  • Preferential Trade Agreements

  • Regional Trade Agreements

  • Trade Blocs

  • Free Trade Areas

• Discuss trade relationship dynamics:

  • Analyze the nature of trade relationships among signatories of various agreements.

• Discuss geographical dynamics:

  • Understand the geographical implications and contexts surrounding the agreements.

Research Guidelines

• Source Academic Literature:

  • Utilize Google Scholar for academic papers.

  • Ensure sources are from the journals listed in the course outline provided.

• Must leverage the shared academic journals to substantiate findings and examples in the presentation.

Key Dates

• Presentation Date: Saturday, 21/02/2025

• Note: Verify date correction for “Saturday 21/12 2025” if there are discrepancies in dates mentioned.