Read 278-285

Who are the new "Middlers"? What is new about them? What does Alan Blinder, a Princeton economist, say will characterize international trade?
And finally what are some jobs that right now are untouchable? Name one that was untouchable a few years ago but now things have changed.

For Thursday, March 13

Read America and Free Trade starting on page 263. Read through page 277. Summarize what you learned.

From Command and Control to Collaborate and Connect

Read 249-259 - Write a detailed summary of these sectons. What is Friedman saying that he has already said? What is he saying that is new?

Due Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 11:30am

Starting on page 243, thoroughly discuss the chapter, Where do companies stop and start? Talk about five things that surprised you.

Who is Exploiting Whom? - Due March 7 - 11:30AM

In your opinion, who is exploiting whom? Use the reading starting on page 240 to understand what I am asking you to comment on.

Also comment on Friendman's prediction about companies like Boeing?
Do you know what has recently happened to Boeing's bid to build planes for refueling in mid-air? (military contract)

The Great Sorting Out - Due 3/5 at 11:00 AM

Compare the views of Karl Marx with the flattening effect that is going on throughout the world.
What is Friedman referring to when he talks about frictions? Are there some frictions worth protecting? If so what are they?

What is an industry that has completly been transformed as a result of the world becoming flat?

Can you think of any others? If so, what?

Next discussion due Tuesday, March 4 - 11:30AM

On page 228, Thomas Friedman talks about "The Other Triple Convergence".
Comment on the following:
What were the three things that came together to create the "smoke screen" that Friedman refers to that distracted or hid from the public the flattening effect that was happening throughWhout the world?

Who is Gregory Mankiv?

Who is Nobuyuki Idei?

Paraphrase Carly Fiorina's prediction about the future.