Transcript Extra Credit

Extra Credit
Process:
1) Select a Plan (1 or 2)
2) Select which assignments you wish to
complete
3) Writing assignments must be typed. No
hand written assignment will be accepted.
PLAN 1
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Illustrate GDP: Take the GDP formula
GDP= C + I + G + XN and illustrate each
component. Make a picture that shows each
of the elements as they are connected to a
nation. Make sure the illustration is colored
and in the order of the GDP formula. Each
letter represented in the formula should have
an illustration that explains it. Your
illustration should have 5 to 6 drawings that
show the function of the formula. Also make
sure to pick a country you wish to show this
formula for and that your work looks
professional when you turn it in.
Globalization: Consider the following
questions and write a typed essay (250
words) or create a PowerPoint for debate.
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Is there a benefit to buying American
goods? What are those benefits?
If it were possible to buy only American
goods, do you think people would still
consume the same amounts? How would
cost/prices be affected?
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Fiscal Policy: Create a tax policy that will
make the government revenues in a certain
area. Make sure you explain why you wish to
tax the citizens and where the money will go.
Assignment must be typed and a minimum of
two pages double spaced. Economic
reasoning using economic terms is a
requirement.
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Exchange Rate-Find what it would cost in USD for 20
different products from 20 different
currencies.
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Example: McDonald's Meal in Luanda,
Angola--1215 AOA = $12.80
You must utilize the two links below for
completing the assignment.
http://www.xe.com/ucc/
(Currency
Converter)
http://www.numbeo.com/common/
(Products and Services Comparison)
Plan 2
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Global Flowchart – Create an
illustrated flow chart that shows how
a country imports and exports
products through individuals,
businesses, and governments. Pick
any product you wish to use and show
how it can travel through trade all
over the globe.
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International Careers: Research
three careers in international trade
from the list provided and answer the
following questions on each of the
three careers. Must be typed.
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What skills are needed for the job?
What educational background is
needed?
What are the most interesting aspects
of the jobs?
What would a typical day be like?
What are the parts of the job that you
think you would be good at?
What is the pay?
** See next slide for additional
information
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Letter to Congress: If we were able
to create a way to make all
underground economic activities
included in our overall GDP, the level of
GDP could rise in our nation close to 1015%. Brainstorm some ideas on ways
that you think we could decrease the
amount of underground economic
activity. Once you have a good idea
with some good points behind it,
compose a letter to Saxby Chambliss or
Johnny Iskason (your state senators)
that gives them your idea and your
theory behind it to help increase the
nation’s overall GDP. *Note—if your
idea regards illegal substances, make
sure your theory is sound, or you will
fail this assignment. Must be typed and
a minimum of 2 pages double spaced.
Types of Unemployment: Given the
three types of unemployment structural,
frictional, and cyclical. Give three indepth (minimum 9 sentences)
examples of each. Create a graphic
organizer that shows how each type is
different from the other and show the
examples within the organizer. Must be
typed.
International Careers Additional
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International Trade Careers:
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Warehouse Supervisor
Translator
Machinist
Meteorologist
Dock Supervisor
Mechanic
Crane Operator
Truck Driver
Wharfing
Environmental Engineer
Civil Engineer
US Coast Guard
Port Pilot
Firefighter
Longshoreman
Stevedore
Customs Broker
Electrician
Claims Adjustor
Police Officer
Insurance Agent
City Planner
Project Manager
Consultant
Lobbyist
Public Relations
Highway Patrol
Construction Worker
US Customs Officer
Architect
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Georgia has 447,000 jobs
in international trade. The
array of opportunities
includes jobs in such
places as the ports of
Savannah and Brunswick,
the cargo facilities,
manufacturering plants,
Japanese auto firms,
movie studios, or
architectural firms that
build overseas projects.
Also check international
tourism. The trick to find
the career that interests
you!