美国与全球经济概况.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * * You can generate some discussion by getting the students to think about what life might be like after another 200 years of economic growth. Provide some numbers: In 2002, income per person in the United States was about $100 a day. In 1802 it was about 70￠ a day, and if the past growth rate prevails for another 200 years, in 2202 it will be $14,000 a day. Emphasize the magic of compound growth. If they think that $14,000 a day is a big income, get them to do a ballpark estimate of the daily income of Bill Gates (about $14 million!) Encourage a discussion of why scarcity i