Questions for the Week of October 23rd

Domestic 

What does Arizona Senator Flake's retirement mean for the GOP? 

As Twitter vows for more transparency in their ads, what other steps can be taken to ensure less involvement from outside sources in U.S. elections?

As consumers turn away from GMO foods, can the new CRISPR technology make headway? 

What can the administration do to aid in the ongoing Puerto Rican relief efforts? 

What does Congress' decision to ban class action lawsuits against banks and credit card companies to resolve financial disputes mean for American consumers? 

International

What does President Xi Jinping's lack of heir mean for the future of leadership in China? 

How is China's anti-corruption campaign affecting ordinary citizens? 

As ISIS continues to lose territory, what does that mean for its recruits from other countries? 

How can Kenya's people overcome its election chaos? 

Questions for the week of October 16th

Domestic

Where should the line be drawn when dealing with free speech on college campuses?

Are the Harvey Weinstein accusations enough to finally change Hollywood?

Is the deal brokered between Democrats and President Trump over immigration now in peril?

International 

Should Spain grant Catalonia’s mandate for independence?

What should be done to help alleviate the Constitutional crisis in Congo and get elections scheduled quickly?

With the International Monetary Fund raising its forecasts for world growth in 2017 and 2018, what steps can world leaders take to continue the momentum?

Extra Questions for this week:

I judged at a collegiate speech and debate tournament this past weekend, and these are some of the questions from the econ round. I thought I'd share them here. 

Econ Round 

Will the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new restrictions on payday lending help or hurt American banks? 

What effects with the lower trade deficit, as seen in August, have on the US economy? 

What does Venezuela's cash shortage mean for the future of their economy? 

What kind of effect will Amazon's entry into the brick and mortar retail business have on the market?  

Which steps should the Indian government take in order to spur economic growth? 

Will Elon Mush give in to external pressures and improve his labor relations?