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This thesis analyzes the effects of the United States involvement in its first, and longest, multilateral free trade agreement with its two largest neighbor nations: The North American Free Trade Agreement. The research question which is explored and analyzed here is: How has the North American Free Trade Agreement affected

This thesis analyzes the effects of the United States involvement in its first, and longest, multilateral free trade agreement with its two largest neighbor nations: The North American Free Trade Agreement. The research question which is explored and analyzed here is: How has the North American Free Trade Agreement affected the United States domestic industry and if the United States should involve itself in this type of agreement? With the United States shift from isolationist and protectionist practices it came to accept globalist economic policies, such as free trade. However, as the world's largest consumer the acceptance and implementation of these free trade policies has led to economic harm. This is shown through the historical data of trade between the countries involved in the North American Free Trade Agreement and it is found that there are significant harmful effects on the United State as a result of this agreement. Specifically, the United States heavy loss of domestic industry and loss of income. The United States involvement in the North American Free Trade Agreement is described and analyzed using the logic models of classical and neoclassical trade theories. It is found that these trade theories' inappropriate application could explain the United States involvement in the North American Free Trade Agreement. Finally, using the ideas of classical and neoclassical trade theories it is determined that the best option for the United States to rebuild its domestic industry is to participate in protectionist and isolationist policies.
Keywords: The North American Free Trade Agreement, NAFTA, Classical Trade Theory, Neoclassical Trade Theory, United States Domestic Industry, Domestic Industry, Consumer Nation, Producer Nation, Comparative Advantage, Supply and Demand, Trade Deficit, Protectionism, Globalism
ContributorsBenado Smasch, James Antanaychis (Co-author) / Benado Smasch, James A. (Co-author) / Oliver, Jerry (Thesis director) / Ron, Amit (Committee member) / School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Contributor) / School of Public Affairs (Contributor, Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2020-05
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Based on existing research, state wildlife agencies should be diversifying their management activities to reflect both utilitarian and biocentric values. Yet agencies are still focused primarily on managing land and wildlife resources for hunting and fishing, partly because of revenues associated with permits and licenses (Jacobson et al., 2022; Manfredo,

Based on existing research, state wildlife agencies should be diversifying their management activities to reflect both utilitarian and biocentric values. Yet agencies are still focused primarily on managing land and wildlife resources for hunting and fishing, partly because of revenues associated with permits and licenses (Jacobson et al., 2022; Manfredo, 2008). My research examines the values which state agencies emphasize in managing wildlife and engaging the public. Public-facing agency webpages are one way to investigate the values that drive agencies’ management priorities and activities. By looking at how information is represented on their main webpages, one can infer who the intended audience is, and which values guide their actions. Thus, my research aims to analyze how state management activities and associated information—as featured on their websites—represent public wildlife values and the trend away from utilitarianism (especially hunting and fishing) toward protectionism through wildlife conservation. Specifically, I ask: How do state-level wildlife agencies present and communicate wildlife management issues and reflect their different wildlife values—ranging from utilitarianism with emphasis on recreational use and enjoyment by people toward mutualist benefits that also protect wildlife—through their websites?

ContributorsAvilez, Dayanara (Author) / Larson, Kelli (Thesis director) / Carr Kelman, Candice (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Civic & Economic Thought and Leadership (Contributor) / School of Sustainability (Contributor)
Created2023-05