Chapter 6. A Tale of Two Countries

EIA Activity: A Tale of Two Countries

1. Question

   Use Link 1 to answer the following questions.True or False: In 2014, Canada’s GDP per capita was equal to US$50,000.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False.

2. Question

   True or False: In 1960, Canada’s GDP per capita was equal to US$12,931.42.

   A.

   False.

   B.

   True.

3. Question

   The GDP per capita in Canada is equivalent to:

   A.

   100% of the world’s average.

   B.

   396% of the world’s average.

   C.

   150% of the world’s average.

   D.

   None of the above

4. Question

   True or False: From 1960 to 2013, GDP per capita in Canada averaged US$25000.00.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False.

5. Question

   Use Link 2 to answer the following questions. True or False: In 2012, Argentina’s GDP per capita was equal to US$12,931.42.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False.

6. Question

   True or False: In 1960, Argentina’s GDP per capita was equal to US$5,236.78.

   A.

   False.

   B.

   True.

7. Question

   The GDP per capita in Argentina is equivalent to:

   A.

   95% of the world’s average.

   B.

   99% of the world’s average.

   C.

   83% of the world’s average.

   D.

   None of the above

8. Question

   True or False: From 1960 to 2011, GDP per capita in Argentina averaged US$5000.00.

   A.

   False.

   B.

   True.

9. Question

   Discussion Question: Discuss five economic policies that could increase Argentina’s GDP per capita. List in order of most important to least important, and explain why.

   Your response will be graded by your instructor.

   Discussion Question: Discuss five economic policies that could increase Argentina’s GDP per capita. List in order of most important to least important, and explain why.

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