Wednesday, September 15, 2010

"Mozambique to stop bread price hike" - article answers

1. This story expresses globalization because when Russia cancelled there wheat exports Mozambique was affected, and this just shows how some countries need the help of other countries to survive.

2. Mozambique was affected by globalization because they could not get enough wheat they needed to support there country at the breads normal price.

Country Analysis: Mozambique


Population - 21,669,278
Labor by Occupation - Agriculture: 81%
Unemployment - 21%
Percent below Poverty - 70%

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Country Analysis

1. (Item) Picture Frame - made in China
Map of China - Ruth Lor Malloy


Population - 1, 338, 612, 968
Labor by Occupation - Agriculture; 39%
Unemployment Rate - 4.3%
Percent Below Poverty - 2.8%


2. (Item) Mug - Made in Germany
Map of Germany


Population - 82, 329, 758
Labor by Occupation - Services; 68%
Unemployment Rate - 7.5%
Percent Below Poverty - 11%


3. (Item) Radio - Made in Canada
map canada


Population - 33, 487, 208
Labor by Occupation - Services; 76%
Unemployment Rate - 8.3%
Percent Below Poverty - 10.8%


4. (Item) Bug Spray - Made in United States
Map of United States


Population - 307, 212, 123
Labor by Occupation - managerial, professional, and technical; 37.3%
Unemployment Rate - 9.3%
Percent Below Poverty - 12%


5. (Item) Kitchen Towel - Made in India



Population - 1, 156, 897, 766
Labor by Occupation - Agriculture; 52%
Unemployment Rate - 10.7%
Percent Below Poverty - 25%