Abstract
This paper discusses some positive characteristics of NAFTA, however, the paper shows how NAFTA's overall affect on U.S. job creation and wage equality has been largely negative in character. The paper reaches the conclusion that some of the apparatus within NAFTA's regulatory structure that allow for negotiation and renegotiation should be utilized to make adjustments for the manifest economic impact that NAFTA has had on the U.S. economy and in particular, to account for U.S. job loss.

From the Paper
"This document discusses the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and its impact on the U.S. job market. Some positive characteristics of NAFTA are discussed however NAFTA's overall affect on U.S. job creation and wage equality has been largely negative in character. The conclusion is that some of the apparatus within NAFTA's regulatory structure that allow for negotiation and renegotiation should be utilized to make adjustments for the manifest economic impact that NAFTA has had on the U.S. economy and in particular, to account for U.S. job loss."

Tags:nafta, employment, u.s.

Abstract
The paper examines Chapter 11 of the new NAFTA treaty that indicates that it threatens the sovereignty of the United States, for it stipulates a number of new rights and protections for foreign investors and companies in other NAFTA countries. The paper discusses how one of the most disturbing threats to American sovereignty in NAFTA Chapter 11 is Article 1110, which guarantees compensation to foreign investors from governments for any direct government expropriation or any other action that is "tantamount to" an "indirect expropriation."

From the Paper
"Examining Chapter 11 of the new NAFTA treaty indicates that it threatens the sovereignty of the United States, for it stipulates a number of new rights and protections for foreign investors and companies in other NAFTA countries. One of the most disturbing threats to American sovereignty in NAFTA Chapter 11 is Article 1110, which guarantees compensation to foreign investors from governments for any direct government expropriation or any other action that is "tantamount to" an "indirect expropriation.""

Tags:nafta, chapter, 11

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses that the implementation of international trade organizations like NAFTA has in fact increased inequality between the rich and the poor. The writer notes that although NAFTA has helped to bring prosperity to industrialized democracies, poorer countries have been left behind. The writer further points out that some economists feel that trade organizations like NAFTA are intended to facilitate Western economic domination over Third World governments and economies.

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"Never before in human history has the world been both so integrated and so divided, for the emergence and development of international trade organizations like NAFTA has integrated global trade while accelerating socioeconomic and political inequality between the rich and the poor. Although many industrialized democracies have thrived and prospered in recent years, many Third World countries like Mexico have been left behind and are mired in debt and poverty. "

Tags:nafta, and, mexico

Abstract
The paper discusses how the NAFTA seems to imperil this nation's valuable natural resources - most especially its water resources; in that regard, there is much concern about the NAFTA will mean, long-term, for Canada's freshwater reservoirs and for its fragile ecosystems. At the same time, the paper shows how the closer integration with the United States, various articles within the accord, the inevitable "push" towards harmonization vis-a-vis laws and regulations, and the development of supra-national trade tribunals courtesy the NAFTA, all seem to tug at the fabric of Canadian sovereignty. Finally, the paper notes that on the "plus" side, Canada is certainly gaining financially from free trade with the US. Ultimately, the question before Canadian governments is how much of their sovereignty are they willing to give up, how much of the country's natural resources are they prepared to see depleted, before they decide the financial gains are no longer worth it.

From the Paper
"The following paper will argue that the NAFTA has had a significant impact upon Canada. On one hand, the NAFTA seems to imperil this nation's valuable natural resources - most especially its water resources; in that regard, there is much concern about the NAFTA will mean, long-term, for Canada's freshwater reservoirs and for its fragile ecosystems. At the same time, the closer integration with the United States, various articles within the accord, the inevitable "push" towards harmonization vis-a-vis laws and regulations, and the development of supra-national trade tribunals courtesy of the NAFTA, all seem to tug at the fabric of Canadian..."

Tags:nafta, canada, impact

Abstract
This paper discusses the overall foundation support for NAFTA within the three signatory countries of the US, Mexico and Canada, with an emphasis on the US and Mexico. It tries to prove that NAFTA was not the drain on jobs, industry and trade that it was thought that it might be. The paper mentions the the trade benefits that Additionally, NAFTA has facilitated.

From the Paper
"NAFTA has taken on somewhat mythical proportions in the minds of its proponents and detractors alike. NAFTA seemed to strike an emotional chord with the three original countries involved but primarily struck a dissonant tone with the U.S. and Mexico. To its detractors NAFTA offered a convenient scapegoat for all of the economic woes since its inception in January 1994, and to its proponents it has been responsible for most of the economic growth periods of the last 10 years. However, to all parties, NAFTA became so much the focus of all the individual country agendas that even in popular jargon it was referred to as exhibiting the fly-paper syndrome--that is, "...throw any criticism at NAFTA and it sticks...When the toilets stopped working in their office recently, they were sure NAFTA was to blame" (Dunne, Fidler & Waldmeir, 1997, para.1). Yet, beyond all the hype, ..."

Tags:nafta, trade, mexico

Abstract
"This paper examines some of the costs and benefits of NAFTA for the Canadian economy. The author evaluates whether or not NAFTA could ever evolve into a more comprehensive alliance along the lines of the European Union. The paper relates that, determining the value of NAFTA to Canada is not a clear-cut case of good or bad.

From the Paper
"There are a variety of benefits and costs for Canada when considering continued participation in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). In fact, depending on who is questioned, the risks will alternately outweigh or underscore the benefits that NAFTA has to offer Canada. Determining the value of NAFTA, accordingly, is not a clear-cut case of good or bad. Instead, there are a myriad number of forces at work that can make NAFTA appealing in some instances but not others."

Tags:canada, nafta, eu

Abstract
The following paper argues that NAFTA has had a significant impact upon Canada. It further argues that Canada's free trade arrangement with the United States will pull it into the U.S. orbit in ways that will eventually make Canadian independence of any kind impossible. The possibility of a North American Monetary Union and the foundation for structures like a joint customs union are credible now in a way they arguably were not prior to the ratification of NAFTA. The paper claims that Canada allows itself to be bound more and more tightly to the American economy through vehicles such as the North American Free Trade Agreement and political and socio-cultural integration.

From the Paper
"Others go further to argue that Canada's free trade arrangement with the United States will pull it into the U.S. orbit in ways that will eventually make Canadian independence of any kind impossible. For example, the possibility of a North American Monetary Union and the foundation for structures like a joint customs union are credible now in a way they arguably were not prior to the ratification of the NAFTA. As well, one should not forget that the events of 9/11 have made some kind of "deeper" North American integration seem desirable to many (Gilbert, 202-203). In the end, as Canada allows itself to be bound more and more tightly to the American economy through vehicles such as the North American Free Trade Agreement, political and socio-cultural integration (already well-advanced in the latter case) will become more pronounced, as well. "

Tags:NAFTA, freshwater, ecosystems, natural, resources, water

Abstract
This paper explains that the past decade has demonstrated that the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement has generated controversy over whether NAFTA has had a notable impact on the United States. The author analyzes this impact in terms of jobs, the environment, industry, immigration, investments and drug smuggling. The paper relates that many critics blame NAFTA for America's economic problems, while many supporters absolve it of any blame.

From the Paper
"NAFTA has or will remove most barriers to trade and investment among the United States, Canada, and Mexico by 2008. Under NAFTA, all non-tariff barriers to agricultural trade between the United States and Mexico were eliminated. Many tariffs were eliminated immediately, while others are being phased out over periods of five to fifteen years. The past decade has demonstrated that the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement has generated controversy over whether NAFTA has had a notable impact on the United States in terms of jobs, the environment, industry, immigration, investments, and drug smuggling."

Tags:nafta, and, u.s.

Abstract
This paper considers regional integration in general and NAFTA in particular, including analysis of the various countries participating in NAFTA. It looks at the development of regional trading blocs and cites benefits of such blocs.

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"By the close of the twentieth century a few large economies-including the United States-dominated the world market. These economies with their influence over financial and commodity markets can make it difficult for smaller countries to successfully build an economic system which can emerge from developing to developed status. As a result smaller and emerging economies have banded together to take advantage of geographic and economic benefit that would otherwise be unavailable. Even larger countries-such as the United States Canada and Mexico-have formed regional ..."

Tags:NAFTA, regional integration, globalization

Abstract
The paper explores international disagreements under NAFTA (North America Free Trade Agreement). The paper describes trade disputes between different corporations and countries that NAFTA is responsible for resolving and brings examples of disagreements and cases.

From the Paper
"The majority of trade transactions in North America now take place under the rules and guidelines of the North America Free Trade Agreement, NAFTA, and the World Trade Organization, WTO. Trade disputes between governments and corporations of different countries are resolved primarily by NAFTA's committees and tribunals. Four sections of NAFTA are primarily responsible for these dispute settlement provisions. Chapter Nineteen of NAFTA addresses duty and anti-dumping matters between countries. Chapter Twenty's provisions cover all other disputes not related to investment."

Tags:NAFTA