The Task: Students are required to write a report on the trade policy in the pandemic era. Drawing on the trade policies adopted by countries during the past Covid period, students

shall provide a critique of such polices, and advise which polices the government should pursue. Word Count and calculations: 1500 (+/-10 %) APA FORMAT Learning Outcomes: Apply your understanding of the process of globalisation and how it changes issues, such as migration, technology, and services. Gained insights into trade patterns and the ability to critically discuss trade insights. Develop an understanding of the role of trade as a part of a nation's development process and evaluate arguments for and against intervention in the trade process. Compare and contrast economic and political conditions in poor and rich countries to critically assess the incentives and consequences of trade liberalisation globally, assessing the impact of protectionist policies on the welfare in rich and poor countries to decrypt the political economy of trade reform. Present/communicate your findings in a professional manner