Why is investment in Latin American governments considered risky? What is the appeal of investing in these markets? What types of markets SHOULD be developed within Latin
America (you can talk about specific countries and specific resources)? What are the POLITICAL ramifications of these investments-are they popular, do they translate into better economies for all, or do they create wealth disparities or political instability? Think of the traditional right/left divide in the US vs. Latin America. How is their lefUright divide different, and how do these differences in policies affect their economics, internally and globally?
What does an "open" economy mean for China, and for the trend of economic development vs. democracy? Do you think China will ever be democratized, or do you think the Communist Party has a stronghold on the people? What, other than the economy, would need to change in order for China to democratize (hint: think in terms of political culture)? What would need to change in the international community, if anything? Does China even need to democratize, or is democracy just as overrated? How does Trump's "America First" policies fit in to your argument?
Finally, why is Vladimir "Putin" the moves on Xi Jinping's wife? ;)
What role do lobbyists play in elections? How is a lobbyist related to an interest group or nonprofit? In what ways to lobbyists ethically influence policy, and in what ways can they unethically influence policy? From the list published on open secrets, which lobbyists do you think are going to matter in determining the outcome of the 2018 midterm elections, or do you think they will not be influential at all? Which types of groups do see as the dominant groups versus weaker groups? Which groups would you like to see have an influence in policy? From Doro's responses and from your own research, how do less influential groups get a better position when lobbying? Can you suggest any strategies?
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