Process Travel Agent Politician Art Critic Historian Economist
Economist
Aspects of this role include but are not limited to:
I. Researching and describing the economic systems of each country
A. Gross Domestic Product
B. Exports
C. Imports
D. Labor force
E. Unemployment
F. Average household income
G. Population living in poverty and what defines poverty
H. Distribution of wealth
I. Agricultural products
J. Industries
K. Energy consumption
L. Currency and exchange rate
M. Receiving or giving economic aid
II. Comparing the economys of the countries on your voyage to the United States
A. What are some significant differences between the countries on your voyage and the US?
B. Does the US play an economic role in any of the countries on your voyage?
III. Incorporating your findings in your research paper
A. Be very detailed in your findings
B. Remember to cite your work and do not use Wikapedia.com
C. Do not use pictures in your report
IV. Incorporating your findings in your presentation
A. Choose highlights to share, you do not have to explain or show everything. i.e. -put on a skit showing what a person in Nigeria lives on during one day compared to a person in the US
B. Be creative