Case Discussion Questions
1. Why has state ownership of farms resulted in a disaster in Cuban farming?
2.What are the norms governing employee behavior in Cuban SOEs? Are these norms right and wrong?
3. The Economist predicted that “whatever the intentions of Cuba’s communist leaders, they will find it impossible to prevent the island from moving to some form of capitalism.” Do you agree or disagree?
4. Should foreign firms be interested in entering Cuba?
5. As US sanctions are gradually lifted, what will happen to Cuban politics and economy?