chapter 2-美国经济课件.pptVIP

Chapter 2?;What do you know about America?;Name and Location of America;;;;;美国概况;Map of the United States;The Economic Base and Industrial Structure ;America’s economy was based on manufacturing industry and the exploitation of the country’s rich natural resources，which have until recently provided nearly all the raw materials required for industrial and domestic use. 美国经济以制造业和开发丰富的国内资源为基础。直到目前为止，该国丰富的自然资源都能为其工业和国内消费提供一切原材料。;;;; Cereals are the main agricultural exports; cotton, tobacco, soya beans, potatoes, and oranges are also grown, and livestock (including cattle, sheep, pigs and chickens) are raised. 美国主要出口的农产品为谷类。也种植棉花、烟草、大豆、马铃薯和柑橘并饲养牲畜包括牛、羊、猪和鸡等。;However, since 1920s, service industry in the U.S. has become more and more important, making up more than 60% of American economic activities and 25% of the world’s trade. 然而自19世纪20年代以来服务性产业在美国变得越来越重要，它已占美国经济活动的60%以上，占世界贸易的25%。 ;;The Current American Economy ;;;;;;;;Optimists Data to backup the positive assertion retail sales car sales index compiled by JP Morgan Chase policy stimulus ;;Bad stuff a 16.8% plunge in housing equity rout