What is the 2010 Deficit?

What is the US 2010 Deficit? Discuss your thoughts as you read this number. What might this mean for your country? for you? are you concerned?

Who has the largest Economy in the World? Second? Third?

What does the term superpower mean to you? How important do you think it is to be in the top 2? Read this article and comment on why this is an issue and what countries are shifting in ranking. What does this mean for our future world economy? Give your opinion, but state facts from article to support your thoughts.

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Trade Deficit Up

Time Magazine has posted an article about the trade deficit. What does the article say and what does this say about the economy?