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Economy and work

VY_32_INOVACE_15-08. Economy and work. History Industry and Agriculture Services Export, Import Work and unemployment. History of American economy. in the 20th century , after WWII - the largest and strongest economy world `s leading country in: industry – 25% of world`s production

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Economy and work

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  1. VY_32_INOVACE_15-08 Economyandwork History Industry and Agriculture Services Export, Import Workandunemployment

  2. History of American economy • in the 20th century, after WWII- the largest and strongest economy • world`s leading country in: • industry – 25% of world`s production • technology • agriculture • in the past a foundation of financial world • to help countries after WWII

  3. Since WWII • economic independence • The International Monetary Fund, The World Bank… • industry developed: • N.Y., Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan • cities as industrial centres: • N.Y.C., Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit and the western states…leaving the countryside low wages labor unions: work. hours, minimum wage, retirement…

  4. Industry • the leading sector (20% GDP) of economy together with services and trade • more than 350 new industries: gambling, fibre optic cable manufacturing, satellite communication, computer software, environmental consulting… • raw materials and deposits: • oil and gas – Texas, Oklahoma, Gulf of Mexico, Wyoming, Alaska • coal – the Appalachian Mountains, Lake Michigan, Ohio • gold, silver, platinum, uranium, copper, sulphur – Alaska, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, N. Mexico, Dakota • not self-sufficient • leading industries : chemical, machinery, car, aeronautics, space technology, high-tech, computer • mining: 1st – oil, salt, molybden ore, china clay, 2nd – coal, gas, sulphur

  5. Agriculture • a half of land used for agriculture, a good quality soil, export prevails, 1.2% GDP • 2.5% labor force, 15% of world`s production, 20% arable soil (intensive, mechanised, artif. fertilisers): • between Appalach. Mount. and the Rocky Mount. • a wheat belt: western prairies • a corn belt: Central lowlands (also soybeans, corn, sunflower) • cotton belt: the south (also rice, tobacco, sugar cane, groundnut) • fruit and vegetable belt: California • keep: • livestock - cattle, pigs, poultry: prairies, ranches/mount., basins • grow: • corn, soybeans, tomatoes, oranges, apples, tobacco – greatest producer • pineapple, sugar cane –Hawai • fishing - one of five biggest fishing out countries, forestry – 1/3 land, one of the greatest exporters of lumber

  6. Services • 2/3 of force labor, 80% GDP • financial – New York Stock Exchange (world`s largest) • business services • banking, investment • tourism and transport

  7. New York Stock Exchange Autor: Gigi alt, Název: NY Stock Exchange 02.jpg Zdroj: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NY_Stock_Exchange_02.jpg

  8. Americanbrands • Aerojet, Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, Harley – Davidson, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Dodge, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Jeep • Amazon.com, Facebook, Google, Yahoo, Twitter • U. S. Steel, Exxon Mobil, General Electric • Adobe system, Microsoft, IBM, Apple, Bank of America • Johnson & Johnson, Herbalife, Allergan (Botox) • Crocs, Gap, Nike, Banana Rep., Levi Strauss, Victoria`s Secret, DKNY, Timex, Walmart, Burger King, McDonald`s, KFC, Starbucks, Coca-Cola

  9. Cadillac Autor: Jed, Název: Cadillac.jpg Zdroj: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cadillac.jpg

  10. Export / Import • Import: • agricultural products, machinery, furniture, toys, clothing, computers, telecommunication • partners: China, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Germany • Export: • fruit, corn, organic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, computers, cars, aircrafts • partners: Canada, Mexico, China, Japan

  11. Work • a capitalist country • ‘American Dream’ – hardworking people • 40 hours/week, minimum wage about $5.15/hour • less vacation (2+2 weeks) X EU, produce more • gaps in income depending on race, gender, geography (North X South…) • lower taxes, lower cost of living  higher disposable income • problems: • Great Depression X Global Financial Crisis 2008, greying population, 8% unemployment,

  12. US unemployment Autor: Wikipedia, Název: US unemployment by state.svg Zdroj: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:US_unemployment_by_state.svg&page=1

  13. Thank you for your attention. Autor DUM: Mgr. DarinaSikorová

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