. QUESTION
case 11: CANADIAN COASTAL SHIPPING AND CETA: SOME LESSONS FROM FOUR MARKET DEREGULATION CASES
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CASE IS IN FILE "case bank"!
Think about Abstract, strengths, opportunity or weakness and what you learn about the case, there are some questions be listed as below. Thinks about them and select 2 to 3 questions to answer for each part. (you do not need to answer all of them)
Abstract
An abstract is an encapsulation of the paper:
• What is the paper about (scope)?
• Did they identify a problem (economic, logistical, etc.)
• What did the author(s) want to do (objectives)?
• How did they go about doing it (methodology)?
• What evidence did they use in the analysis?
• What did they find (conclusion)?
Paper’s Strengths
Here are some questions you can consider as you prepare the critique of the paper:
1. Is the article well written and easily understood with clear objectives and reasonable conclusions?
2. Does the author(s) address a tangible problem in society and provide an insightful discussion?
3. Does the author(s) present convincing data and other evidence to support their position?
4. Is the methodology technically sound and appropriate for the data collected?
5. Does the author(s) make a useful contribution to the knowledge of transportation and could it have long term value?
6. Does the author(s) make good use of the diagrams, figures or data to support their arguments? Are any missing, that should be there?
7. Do the conclusions flow from the material presented in the paper?
8. How could the paper be made even stronger?
Opportunities for Improvement
Weaknesses
Here are some questions you can consider as you prepare the critique of the paper:
1. Is the article well written and easily understood with clear objectives and reasonable conclusions?
2. Does the author(s) address a tangible problem in society and provide an insightful discussion?
3. Does the author(s) present convincing data and other evidence to support their position?
4. Is the methodology technically sound and appropriate for the data collected?
5. Does the author(s) make a useful contribution to the knowledge of transportation and could it have long term value?
6. Does the author(s) make good use of the diagrams, figures or data to support their arguments? Are any missing, that should be there?
7. Do the conclusions flow from the material presented in the paper?
8. How would you recommend that the author(s) could improve the paper?
Which Implicit Economic Model?
Explain why, given the examples in the case
What did you learn?
This is your opportunity to assess the intrinsic value of the paper from your own perspective.
What surprised you most?
Did anything challenge your prior impressions?
Did you learn anything about organizing a paper, or what to avoid?
Are you convinced by the analysis, or skeptical of its validity?
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Answer
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Case 11: Canadian Coastal Shipping and CETA: Some Lessons From Four-Market Deregulation Cases
Abstract
To address possible consequences of CETA on the domestic shipping markets, Laribi and Guy write up this cases study focusing on how the negotiations between Canada and the European Union came to an agreement concluding in the formation of the Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA). The paper highlights the economic problem that faces maritime transport after CETA’s concession. The case study employs the “Structure-Conduct-Performance (SCP) paradigm as a research methodology. The paradigm successfully shows its application in the maritime transport sector. The findings indicate that authors were able to identify four cases faced in cost shipping deregulation across four countries of the Philippines, Greece and Taiwan, and New Zealand (Laribi & Guy, 2016). To understand the study's main objectives, the authors applied for a literature review on international trade agreements between these countries in question. The case study was the most appropriate method as it allowed for broader understanding across the countries within a short period.
Opportunity
Labiri and Guy applied a simple writing model that can easily be understood by the target audience. Moreover, the article phrased as a case study is properly arranged in subsections that allowed the reader to obtain information with minimal constraints. The writers effectively employ the use of tables and diagrams to provide convincing data that leads up to a significant conclusion. For instance, figure 1 for SCP Model used for maritime transport gives the links that exist in structure conduct and performance of international trade agreement.
Weakness
The explanation of significant issues associated with the deregulation process in details provides a backbone for understanding the paper; however, the authors overlook many main issues that need addressing. Such issues not addressed include how and where the global trade rules are applied and the lack of a discussion on the need for protection on local companies. In addition, the authors fail to provide statistical values for their findings. This can reduce the reliability of the information contained in this article. In conclusion, the report is a good piece for understanding economic models, but it requires improvements to meet the objectives.
Learning and Reflection
The paper offers a scope of ideas and thoughts essential to the understanding of the maritime market sector. The authors evoke a sense of understanding the intrinsic value of companies engaged in the maritime transport in relation to the consequences of the CETA treaty. This information is critical in providing information that helps understand the deregulation process and implementation.
Surprisingly, the paper offers new information in the cases studies conducted across the four nations in question; the Philippines, Greece and Taiwan, and New Zealand, in how CETA has led to the increase in business and investors, an increase in demand for coastal services, and in increased in containerized cargo shipping. The cases studies conducted in the article are essential in showing the positive impact of CETA on maritime transport.
References
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Laribi, S., & Guy, E. (2016). Canadian Coastal Shipping and CETA: Some Lessons from Four Market Deregulation Cases. In Canadian Transportation Research Forum 51st Annual Conference-North American Transport Challenges in an Era of Change//Les défis des transports en Amérique du Nord à une aire de Changement Toronto, Ontario, May 1-4, 2016.