Assignment 2 This assignment makes up 20% of your course grade. Marks obtained in the assignment will depend on the quality of your answer. Essay Topic The general topic of your assignment is that of Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs). You are expected to assess the pros and cons of RTAs, also known as FTAs) and compare them with multilateral trade agreements (MTAs) under the WTO umbrella. You will then write a critical essay on The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) involving New Zealand and 10 other countries in the Asia Pacific region, focusing on its possible impacts on New Zealand's agri-food sector. Assignment Questions 1. Compare Regional Trade Agreements with multilateral trade agreements. 2. Write a critical essay on The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans- Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), focusing on its possible impacts on New Zealand's agri- food sector. Instructions & Readings: It would be best if you read from lecture notes for a start, but you are expected to search literature on the topic. Your answer should not be verbatim statements from literature as you are expected to write in your own words. You may wish to use real-world trade/financial data to support your position