The student will analyze different economic systems. Compare how traditional, command, and market economies answer the economic questions of (1) what to produce, (2) how to produce, and (3) for whom to produce. Explain how most countries have a mixed economy located on a continuum between pure market and pure command. Compare and contrast the economic systems in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
The student will explain how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Southwest Asia (Middle East)Explain how specialization encourages trade between countries. Compare and contrast different types of trade barriers, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargoes. Explain the primary function of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)Explain why international trade requires a system for exchanging currencies between nations.
The student will compare and contrast various forms of government. Describe the ways government systems distribute power: unitary, confederation, and federal. Explain how governments determine citizen participation: autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic. Describe the two predominant forms of democratic governments: parliamentary and presidential.
The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. Explain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and gross domestic product (GDP)Explain the relationship between investment in capital (factories, machinery, and technology) and gross domestic product (GDP)Explain the role of oil in these countries economies. Describe the role of entrepreneurship.
The student will explain how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Southern and Eastern Asia. Explain how specialization encourages trade between countries. Compare and contrast different types of trade barriers, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargoes. Explain why international trade requires a system for exchanging currencies between nations.
The student will explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, Distribution of natural resources and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East)Explain how the distribution of oil has affected the development of Southwest Asia (Middle East) Describe how the deserts and rivers of Southwest Asia (Middle East) have affected the population in terms of where people live, the type of work they do, and how they travel.
The student will explain the structures of the national governments of Southwest Asia (Middle East)Compare the parliamentary democracy of the State of Israel, the monarchy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the theocracy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, distinguishing the form of leadership and the role of the citizen in terms of voting rights and personal freedoms.
The student will compare and contrast various forms of government. Describe the ways government systems distribute power: unitary, confederation, and federal. Explain how governments determine citizen participation: autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic. Describe the two predominant forms of democratic governments: parliamentary and presidential.
The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in India, China, and Japan. Explain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and gross domestic product (GDP)Explain the relationship between investment in capital (factories, machinery, and technology) and gross domestic product (GDP)Describe the role of natural resources in a country's economy. Describe the role of entrepreneurship.
The student will describe the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southwest Asia (Middle East)Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group. Explain the diversity of religions within the Arabs, Persians, and Kurds. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southwest Asia (Middle East): Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Explain the reason for the division between Sunni and Shia Muslims. Evaluate how the literacy rate affects the standard of living.
The student will compare and contrast various forms of government. Describe the ways government systems distribute power: unitary, confederation, and federal. Explain how governments determine citizen participation: autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic. Describe the two predominant forms of democratic governments: parliamentary and presidential.
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