Read the article, “Slowbalisation”, from The Economist, January 26th, 2019. The article is available from
TITANium course website Writing Assignment. Write a report on the following assigned questions
in your own words. Do not merely copy the words or sentences in the article or line up unrelated answers to the assigned questions. You may use as references the article, your textbook, and your class notes. No other print or
online sources are allowed. Please include your references using APA format at the end of your report if
you cite the article above and/or the textbook.
Format
The report should be two-three pages, 1.5 line-spaced, 11-point font. The report needs to be
typewritten using Microsoft Word. No handwritten papers will be accepted. Assignment Questions (Total: 15 points)
1. What is slowbalisation? When did the slowdown begin? Please refer to the eight measures in the first
two rows of Chart 1 in the article for details. (5 points)
2. What are the underlying causes of slowbalisation mentioned in the article? How have America’s trade
policies played a role in the slowbalisation? (5 points)
3. According to the article, as globalization fades, how has the pattern of world trade and commerce
changed in recent years? How can firms adapt to slowbalisation? (5 points)
Important Note: Please do NOT copy the above questions in your report because it will result in
similarity problem. Just write down the question # and your answers to the questions in order in your
report. For more information oncSlowbalization on the Global Economy check out: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deglobalization
Attachment: Slowbalisation-from-Economist.posted
