Economic Geography Flashcards
The following four countries all rank among the top 10 countries in the world for the highest GDP per capita. Put them in order from highest to lowest . Switzerland, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Singapore.
Luxembourg, Singapore, Ireland, Switzerland
What was the unemployment rate in the USA in January 2023?
3.6%
It is well known that the racial gap in America is still extremely high. How much higher is the median net worth of white households compared to black households?
10 times
Which country has the highest average salary for teachers?
Luxembourg
The United States and China dominate the countries by GDP list , but which country has the highest GDP?
US
To the nearest trillion, what was the total GDP of the USA IN 2022?
21 trillion
Which country is third in GDP?
Japan
Which country is home to the most billionaires as of 2022?
China
America tops the list of most female billionaires, but what percentage of their total billionaires do they make up?
13%
Which US state is home to the most billionaires?
California
The international poverty line was updated in September 2022. What was the increase to?
$2.15
What percentage of the global population lives on less than $ 6.85 per day
50%
What is the federal minimum wage in America as of 2023?
$ 7.25
Between the years of 2010 and 2018, how much tax on their annual income did the wealthiest 400 families in America pay
8.2%
What percentage of global population lives under the poverty line, and are therefore considered to be living in extreme poverty.
8%
