Fall 2014: Mega-FTAs and the Global Economy: This conference will examine the origins, evolution, and impact of mega-FTAs, focusing on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).  More specifically, paper writers will explore both the political and economic dynamics of these accords, the implications for the WTO and other trade arrangements, the security implications of mega-FTAs, and the implications for Taiwan.