Chapter 5: An American Economic Conundrum
 

1. To explain the sources and historical evolution of American foreign trade policy, notably regarding neoliberalism versus neo-mercantilism before and during the Great Depression and World War II.
2. To identify and explain contemporary economic challenges and U.S. responses since the 2008 global financial crisis involving trade and monetary policy, and emerging economies in a globalized world.
3. To detect and assess the impact of the key values and interests that shape U.S. foreign economic policies.
4. To identify and assess alternative U.S. foreign economic policy options involving trade and monetary policy, and emerging economies.