Web Activity 1

Compare the U.S. per capita GDP to that of China and Mexico, as found at www.cia.gov. Under Quick Links select "World Factbook," then from the drop-down menu select the appropriate country. How does the U.S. per capita GDP compare to these countries? What are some possible explanations for the differences in per capita GDP?

Web Activity 2

What is the difference between educational attainment in the United States and Mexico? Follow the links from Web Activity 1 to answer this question. (Hint: Go to the "People and Society" section for each country.)