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The “Present Day” World
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The “Present Day” World
Refugees
People forced out of their country
Guest Workers
people who migrate in search of low paying jobs
Developing nations have:
Famine
Illiteracy
Poverty
Migration
Health problems
Environmental Challenges of Developed Nations
Pollution
Global Climate Change
Loss of Habitat
GDP
total dollar value of all goods and services produced over a specific time period
Economic Interdependence
when the countries of the world become increasingly dependent on each other for raw
materials, markets, and financial resources
Terrorism
Use of violence and threats to intimidate and coerce for political reasons
