Comparative Study of Economies and Countries

Students will research various economic metrics for countries (United States, Mexico, UK, China, and one additional country). Students review types of economies and match the appropriate type of economy with each country. Finally, students draw a conclusion about which type of economy produces the  most prosperous standard of living.

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Created by James Kimbrough, 2026 Residency Fellow and 2024 DCTI Participant; edited by Elizabeth Mosley, 2026 Residency Fellow and 2025 DCTI Participant