Oregon and Washington State Comparative Analysis of Infrastructure and Their Trade Relationship with China

The Preservation and expansion of infrastructure and global trade remain hotbutton policy issues for nations across the globe. A beneficial way of approaching the infrastructure and trade question is to commence a comparative analysis of different local government jurisdictions with similar institutional characteristics. My thesis analyzes and considers the domestic infrastructure shortcomings in the states of Oregon and Washington, which both act as the gateway to Asia. With an emphasis on the People's Republic of China, given the intrinsic trade relationship between the States of Oregon and Washington and its pivotal role in the Global Economy. We explore how both states fund their local infrastructure systems, with emphasis on their respected port systems, and the vital attention that it needs for both Oregon and Washington State to increase their trade intakes.