ECON-ch+2

__**CP ECON- Ch 2**__



**__HONORS ECON- CH 2__**

__**You will complete assignment in a small group- 3 people if possible.**__ __Choices of Countries for the Project:__
 * **Use the document above (chart) to research some of the countries listed below- Choose 1 from each system and divide the research.**
 * **Once research complete- share and compare data and information with your group.**
 * **Discuss the three questions below and INDIVIDUALLY answer the three questions.**

__Traditional__ - Afghanistan, Burundi or Haiti- see Mr. D if you have another country in mind

__Command__- Cuba or North Korea-see Mr. D if you have another country in mind

__Capitalism__- Hong Kong, India, Japan, or United States- see Mr. D if you have another country in mind

[|CIA World Info] [|Culture Gram]
 * __SOME USEFUL LINKS__**
 * __[|USA comparison-Economist site]__**
 * __[|Countries info please]__**

1- Compare the Life Expectancy Rates of the three countries. Explain WHY the rates may be different for the countries using information from your research. 2-Compare the LITERACY RATES in the three countries. How can life expectancy and literacy rates affect the quality of labor in the economy? What are your thoughts on literacy rates in the USA? 3. How can GDP per capita and poverty rates indicate standards of living in each system? Other than food, shelter and clothing what items do you think indicate a high standard of living?
 * __QUESTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS__**