Economy

Using the internet or the school library, find out the following information about your nation:
  • The most important industrial products made there
  • Whether or not the nation is a member of the European Union.
  • The nation's currency.
The information is presented in class.
 
After each group has presented their nation's economy, discuss the following questions:
  • How well known are the industrial products of different nations?
  • Can a nation's industrial products be used to estimate its wealth and living conditions?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of belonging to the European Union?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of the euro as a currency?