A Rationale for International Economics in Georgia’s Schools Georgia Council on Economic Education w w w . g c e e . o r g

Students leaving school prepared for their roles as: Productive Workers Informed Consumers Involved Citizens Prudent Savers Wise Investors Sound lifelong decision makers in a globally interdependent world The Vision The Mission To help teachers teach those students, K-12, in the public and independent schools of Georgia

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Symbols of US Supremacy Where is the world’s tallest building? Dubai Georgia Council on Economic Education w w w . g c e e . o r g

Symbols of US Supremacy What nationality is the world’s richest person? Mexican Georgia Council on Economic Education w w w . g c e e . o r g

Symbols of US Supremacy Where is the world’s largest oil refinery under construction? India Georgia Council on Economic Education w w w . g c e e . o r g

Symbols of US Supremacy Where is the richest investment fund? United Arab Emirates Georgia Council on Economic Education w w w . g c e e . o r g

Symbols of US Supremacy Where is the world’s largest casino? Macao Georgia Council on Economic Education w w w . g c e e . o r g

Symbols of US Supremacy Where is the largest shopping mall in the world? Beijing Georgia Council on Economic Education w w w . g c e e . o r g

Georgia Council on Economic Education The reality… Over the past 40 years, the HIV virus has traveled the globe from West Africa to kills humans from Alaska to Australia A ripple in stock prices in Frankfurt can translate into increased business for brokers in Atlanta The burning of rainforests in Brazil may contribute to droughts in the agricultural regions of North America A nuclear power plant breaks down in Russia sends a radioactive cloud around the globe How can citizens have an active role in influencing these and other issues? Georgia Council on Economic Education w w w . g c e e . o r g

Georgia’s Global Economy One in every ten manufacturing jobs in Georgia is related to exports One-sixth of Georgia’s farm products are exported Georgia is the Southeast’s gateway to the world with 12 airlines operating 55 direct international flights per day to 36 cities; Delta alone offers service to 72 foreign cities in 45 countries Savannah is the fifth largest port in the United States; the second largest single container facility and the fastest growing port in the country Georgia Council on Economic Education w w w . g c e e . o r g

Georgia’s Global Economy State of Georgia agencies maintain 11 economic business offices in Canada, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Israel, South Korea, China, Japan Fifteen foreign governments have operations in Georgia to promote trade between their countries and Georgia Seventy-six governments are represented in Atlanta, operating 21 career consulates, 31 honorary consulates, 24 trade and tourism offices, and 39 foreign-American chambers of commerce Georgia Council on Economic Education w w w . g c e e . o r g

Georgia’s Global Economy Georgia’s business community includes more than 2,500 internationally owned facilities from 61 countries and employing more than 148,000 Georgians with an estimated capital investment of $24.3 billion. Georgia Council on Economic Education w w w . g c e e . o r g

Georgia’s Global Economy Germany has the largest presence – 245 companies Japan 189 the UK 118 France 83 Canada 74 Netherlands 73 Japanese companies employ the most Georgians – 27,051 Germany 14,914 Netherlands 12,968 UK 11,314 Canada 9,343 France 8,100 Georgia Council on Economic Education w w w . g c e e . o r g

Exports from Georgia by Region, 2005 The Americas Europe Asia Georgia Council on Economic Education w w w . g c e e . o r g

Georgia Council on Economic Education Exports from Georgia Georgia is the world leader in the production of carpet, kaolin, chicken and watermelon. Top industries include automotive, agriculture, food processing, tourism, life sciences, high technology, metal fabrication and plastics. Exports from Georgia industries totaled $27.5 billion in 2008, ranking Georgia as the 13th largest exporting state in the nation. Georgia Council on Economic Education w w w . g c e e . o r g

Exports from Georgia by Industry, 2005 Transportation equipment All others Non-electric machinery Food products Computer and electronics Paper Chemicals Georgia Council on Economic Education w w w . g c e e . o r g

Imports to Georgia by Region, 2005 Middle East Africa Americas Australia & New Zealand Asia Europe Georgia Council on Economic Education w w w . g c e e . o r g

Georgia’s Top 10 Trade Partners Georgia Council on Economic Education w w w . g c e e . o r g

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Georgia Businesses Do Business With the World Georgia Council on Economic Education w w w . g c e e . o r g

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