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REVIEW �List 3 different categories of taxes and define each. �Define appropriations bill. �Give three examples of revenues and expenditures in the Federal Government. �What is the difference between a developed nation and a developing nation?
Trade and Global Issues An Interdependent World
Globalization
Globalization Continued…
International Free Trade Agreements �WTO (World Trade Organization)- founded in 1995 to ensure that countries are reducing tariffs and expanding world trade; negotiates new trade agreements and resolves trade disputes
International Free Trade Agreements continued… �European Union (EU)- formed in 1993 a union of countries that agreed to abolish tariffs and trade restriction among members and adopt uniform tariff for non-members; Uniform monetary unit is the euro
European Union MAP
International Free Trade Agreements continued… �NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)- a trade agreement that eliminates tariffs and trade barriers between Canada, Mexico and the US creating the world’s largest free trade zone
Movement of Resources in the US Economy Human Resources �Migrant workers- move around to follow work Example: agricultural workers move throughout the country to pick various crops as they come in season �Immigrants- come to the US to find work Many immigrants work in low paying jobs that are unwanted by Americans
Movement of Resources in the US Economy continued… Capital Resources �Businesses locate where they can maximize profit example: cheap labor, high demand for product �Many companies have found it profitable to locate their headquarters in a central location Examples: Research Triangle Park, Silicon Valley
Movement of Resources in the US Economy continued… �Research Triangle Park (RTP)- an industrial park near Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, in the Research Triangle region of NC known for advancements in science and technology home to hundreds global companies such as IBM, Intel, and Glaxo. Smith. Kline �Silicon Valley- a region in California south of San Francisco that is noted for its concentration of hightechnology industries
Global Issues As our economy has become more global, several issues are of concern �Out-sourcing- transferring work to another country because of economic benefits �Child Labor �Human Rights/ rights of workers/ Genocide �Environmental Destruction/ Acid Rain �Terrorism �Refugees
Global Issues continued… Some feel is it morally wrong to support nations by buying their products or using their labor. Many hope that economic pressure may bring about needed reforms. Some products boast a “fair trade” label which means that the product has been produced according to minimum standards for labor, environment, and wages.
The United Nations (1945)- 193 countries promote common goals around the world �maintaining international peace and security �promotes human rights �fosters social and economic development �protects the environment �provides humanitarian aid Famine natural disaster armed conflict
International Trade and Globalization What is one definition of globalization? What are 2 causes of the recent trend of increasing globalization in the past 3 decades? 3. Do you think globalization has been positive or negative? Explain with supporting details. 1. 2.
International Trade and Globalization Positive Effects of Globalization International Problems Suggestions for Improvement
Positive Effects of Globalization
International Problems
Suggestions for Improvement