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The U.S. in the World Economy

How the U.S. economy interacts with the World Economy. How other countries' economies affect the U.S. economy. The global economy and the U.S. economy.
Bolivia's Economy
Bolivia has large natural gas reserves, making it important to the U.S. economy.
Brazil's Economy
A profile of the economy in Brazil, and how it could affect the U.S. Economy.
China's Economy
China's growing economy has a major influence on the U.S. economy.
European Union
What countries are in the European Union, why it was formed, and how it affects the U.S. economy.
Germany's Economy
Germany's economy is the sixth largest in the world, and the largest in Europe. Find out its impact on the U.S. economy
Gulf Cooperation Council
The power of the Gulf countries is increasing with the rise of the Gulf Cooperation Council, or GCC.
Iceland Goes Bankrupt - Is the U.S. Next?
The financial crisis in Iceland led to its bankruptcy. Find out why the same could not happen in the U.S.
India's Economy
India is important to the U.S. economy, if only because it is the largest democracy in Asia.
Iran's Economy
Iran's oil and strategic geographic position means it will always impact the U.S. economy.
Israel's Economy
Israel's economy flourishes despite ongoing conflicts.
Japan's Recession
The U.S. is not headed for a decades-long recession like Japan's. Causes of Japan's current and past recession.
Mexico's Economy
The economies of the U.S. and Mexico are intertwined. Find out how Mexico's economy is evolving, and how it affects the U.S.
Petrodollars
Petrodollars is the money that oil producing countries has accumulated. Where does it go and how is it changing the balance of global economic power?
Russia and Pipeline Politics
Russia's leader Vladimir Putin has used pipeline politics to use its reserves of oil and natural gas to grow its economy.
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan has more natural gas reserves than Canada and is centrally located between Russian, Europe and China. Its eventual alliance with these countries will affect the global balance of power.
Venezuela's Economy
How the economy of Venezuela impacts the U.S. economy.
Single Global Currency Book Review
Review of book Single Global Currency by Morrison Bonpasse.

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