英语国家概况(修订版)Chapter4.pptxVIP

A Guide to English-Speaking Countries;Economy ;;Group of 8 a forum for the governments of the worlds eight wealthiest countries that originated in 1975 Before Russia was added to the group in 1997, it was known as the G7. Members: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Russia Leaders of the G8 discuss major economic issues in an informal setting. The agenda has changed depending on international circumstances—e.g., the oil crises in the 1970s. ;;Causes ;“mixed economy” an economy in which thereis some public ownership as well as privately owned b