Abstract

The caselet details the advantages and disadvantages of free trade agreements like the NAFTA. The effects of NAFTA on the US, Canada, and Mexico are also covered.

Learning Objectives

The case is structured to achieve the following Learning Objectives:

• Benefits of NAFTA
• Devaluation of the Mexican currency
• and Loss of jobs in the U.S.

Keywords

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the peso, Mexican economy, Canadian economy, US economy