home
theories of international relations history of world politics states and international relations international law and organization global conflict and international security international politicial economy global challenges and issues  
   
         
 
theories of international relations
 
  infotrac reader
  internet activities
  microcase
  weblinks
   
   
global resources
international relations texts
cia factbook
international relations in history
thinking globally, acting locally
english/spanish glossary
toolbox
credits
site map
 
Microcase
 
 
 
If you'd like to print out this page, click the Print button above. Alternatively, you may click the printer icon on your browser's toolbar or choose File>Print from the menu.
 
 
1. What was the approximate value of world exports in 1935?




2. What was the approximate value of world exports in 1995?




3. True or False: The value of world exports declined dramatically during the 1970s?




4. Which country ranks first in total world trade?




5. Which of the following continents has the most countries ranked in the top twenty in total trade? (Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, or South America)




6. Which of the following continents has the fewest countries ranked in the top twenty in total trade? (Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, or South America)




7. How many countries have a gross domestic product of $11.7 billion or less?




8. What percent of the world’s 174 largest countries have a gross domestic product of $11.7 billion or less?

%


9. How many countries have a gross domestic product of $149.2 billion or less?




10. What percent of the world’s countries have a gross domestic product of $149.2 billion or less?

%


11. How many countries have a gross domestic product of more than $151 billion?




12. Which of the following regions is characterized by the relatively lowest levels of gross domestic product, overall? (Africa, Australia, Europe, or North America)




13. Which country has the world’s largest gross domestic product?




14. How many North American countries rank in the top ten, and which are they?




15. How many African countries rank in the top ten, and which are they?




16. How many European countries rank in the top ten, and which are they?




17. How many Asian countries rank in the top ten, and which are they?




18. True or False: The United States has a higher growth rate than both China and India?




19. If current growth rates remain constant for the next 50 years, countries in which area of the world will be most likely to be in a position to challenge the Unites States’ dominant economic position? (Asia, Australia, The Middle East, or South America)

 
         
         
      Return to Exercise List