Title: Examine the role of direct investment and multilateral organizations in the global economy.
Course: Opportunities in Global Trade, Advanced (12056-II) > Section: Identifying Organizations and Agencies that Support Global Commerce

Examination could include, but not be limited to,

- International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- European Union (EU)
- Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
- International Court of Justice (also called the World Court)
- World Trade Organization (WTO)
- Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
- United Nations (UN)
- U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is each national and international organization's role in international trade?
- How can a business be affected by each of the organizations?
- How is a country affected by each of the organizations?
- What major trade agreements have been developed by these international organizations? What is the purpose of each agreement?
- To what extend is the United States involved in direct investments?
- What are some incentives of foreign direct investments?
- Why is direct investment important or valuable?
- What are barriers to foreign direct investment in some countries? How can such barriers be overcome?