1. a) How is Chinese solar panel manufacturer Suntech building market share in the U.S.?
b) How is Suntech able to do this? (see para. 3-4, 6)

2. a) Define protectionist.
b) What will Suntech do to get around protectionist laws in the U.S.?

3. How is the Obama administration helping American solar panel companies?
b) Despite the assistance of the U.S. government, it will still be difficult for the American solar industry to compete with Chinese companies. Why?

4. a) What does Thomas Zarrella of GT Solar International imply will be the end result of China's involvement in the solar industry?  Do you agree?  Explain your answer.
b) Does the involvement of the Chinese government in the solar industry give Chinese companies an unfair advantage over U.S. companies (which are getting their own assistance from the American government)? Explain your answer.

5. Think about the health care legislation currently being proposed by President Obama and Congress. If the U.S. government puts their/our money behind government health insurance, what do you think that will do to the ability of private health insurance companies to stay in business?