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Assignment:

Attached are two articles that deal with how American companies continue to and/or in order to remain competitive.  Please read the articles that examine the ever changing nature of the US and world economy.

Discussion questions:

1) How can American companies, with such high labor costs compete with other companies located in areas like Mexico or India? 

2) Should the United States put policies into place (including tax rates) to help protect American jobs or is this simply the reality of a global world economy?