Reference no: EM131235334
Part A
Develop a 650 word analysis of the international economy in which you do the following:
• Analyze measures of economic growth, and comparative and absolute advantage in international trade for the following countries:
o USA
o China
• Research each country, using such resources as the CIA World Fact Book, World Bank data, and World Trade Organization. Research its economic, political, and cultural development.
• Compare the following using tables or graphs, for most recent year available and for 2009 (the trough of the last economic cycle):
o Country GDP per Capita
o Country GDP as a % of World GDP
o Country exports per capita
o Country exports as a % of GDP
o Country exports as a % of World exports.
o Country imports per capita
o Country imports as a % of GDP
o Country imports as a % of World imports (world imports = world exports)
• Discuss reasons why the economic growth of the four countries varies so markedly. How does trade influence the strength of the economy worldwide?
• Determine the stage in the lifecycle for each country's economy.
• Discuss the following for each country:
o At least two products that have provided the country an absolute advantage in trade (if any)
o At least two products that have provided the country a comparative advantage in trade
Cite a minimum of two peer reviewed sources.
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PART B
Resource: Bedford Con Industries Data
Develop notes for the Real-Time Project that will help Bedford Con Industries expand partnership and operations in the European Union.
Include this: Current number of new customers 200 words
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Attachment:- Attachments.rar
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