Lecture Videos

Readings & Resources

1. Katie Clift & Alexander Court, "How Are Companies Responding to the Coronavirus Crisis?"

2. Anshu Siripurapu, "What Is the Defense Production Act?"

3. Optional: What You Should Know About the Defense Production Act," On Point (podcast)

Discussion Questions

1. How are firms responding to the COVID-19 pandemic? Do you think more firms should engage in discretionary CSR activities during this global health crisis? Explain why or why not.

2. Does the DPA apply to the COVID-19 pandemic? In other words, does the pandemic constitute a threat to national defense and/or security? Explain why or why not.

3. Do U.S. companies first and foremost have a responsibility to people living in the U.S., in terms of producing PPE and supplies? Should they be forced to stop exporting such goods to other countries? Explain.