Position Paper on Linking the “Hong Kong Dollar to the SDR”

Position papers should be from 4-5 pages in length with an 11-size font, 1.5-line spacing, and 1″ margins.

They should be prepared in the following format with the following subheadings.

Summary: Prepare a concise summary of the topic and recent reference articles, including a citation

from an article from a peer reviewed journal. (Recent articles are no more than four years old). Briefly

discuss why you selected this issue.

Position of the Author(s): State the position of the author(s) of the article you selected that relate to

your issue.

Analysis of the Issue: Using critical thinking skills, analyze the articles, including a discussion of the

areas in which you agree and disagree. Discuss what you agree AND disagree with keeping in mind

that it should be applicable to international business. You may address specific issues or apply the

principles involved in the issue.

Relation to Class Material: Discuss the relation of the articles to applicable topics of interest from our

textbook, including the text content and mini lectures located in Course Documents.

Key Contribution to International Business: Identify and discuss the contribution this topic/issue and

articles make to the field of international business. Implications for international managers and /or

entrepreneurs should be thoroughly discussed.