2023 In the land of free trade the public does not view all industries | Assignments Online

In the land of free trade, the public does not view all industries as  equal. Do you believe that is ethical? Do you believe that some  industries are unfairly targeted? Should it be consumers’ choice to  partake in products that are not healthy for them, or do those companies  have an ethical obligation to protect people? In this assignment, you  will choose from one (1) of the following industries to write about:

• Candy industry
• Weight-loss industry
• Fast-food industry

Write a paper in which you:

1. Become an advocate for either the consumer or the industry. Prepare  an argument explaining the major reasons why you support either the  consumer or the industry. 
2. Explain the role capitalism plays in corporate decision making.
3. Discuss if you believe it is possible for a company to cater to  both its best interest and that of the consumer conjointly or if one  always has to prevail. Justify your response.
4. Use at least two (2) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
5. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:    
   • This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS).  The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please  take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.

https://blackboard.strayer.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/STANDARDIZED/StrayerWritingStandards/Strayer_Writing_Standards.pdf