Compare similarities and differences between your assigned countries/economies and how their economic, political and cultural development since 1992
World Economies Comparison Presentation
Topic: Nigeria vs Democratic Republic of the Congo (Civility vs. Chaos) (Note: The Republic of the Congo is not the same country as the Democratic Republic of the Congo)
1. Compare similarities and differences between your assigned countries/economies and how their economic, political, and cultural development since 1992 has influenced their economic growth and trade competitiveness.
2. Use tables and/or graphs to support your analysis of the following economic statistics/indicators of your 2 assigned economies through the most recent year available since 2009 (the trough of the last economic cycle). Whenever possible, plot the metric for both economies on the same chart.
o Inflation rate over time
o Unemployment rate over time
Examine at least 2 industries that have provided each economy a comparative advantage in world trade.
Resources
https://data.oecd.org/unemp/unemployment-rate.htm#indicator-chart
https://www.federalreserve.gov/default.htm
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
https://www.imf.org/external/index.htm
https://data.worldbank.org/
https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/publications_e/anrep19_e.htm
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