Problem:
Students will select two different countries and write an essay comparing and contrasting some aspects of their economic, political and cultural institutions with particular emphasis on analyzing and comparing the diverse institutions, values, traditions, belief systems, and/or perspectives that impact economic activity across the globe. Include important details such as the Economic Environment (Productivity and Development):. Social Environment (People and Society):"Student's Choice" Environment: In this section of your paper you are free to choose one final aspect of each country, in the spirit of the P.E.S.T. Analysis, to research and analyze. For example, you could: ? Discuss the stability of the country's political institutions and/or problems with corruption. ? Compare and contrast each country's level of civil liberties, such as freedom of expression, religion, press, etc. ? Examine projected future growth and/or projected future decline of the economic