大学外贸英语chapter 2 american economy-精品资料.pptVIP

New words;New words;New words;New words;Economic Terms;Economic Terms;Useful Phrases and Idiomatic Expressions ;Useful Phrases and Idiomatic Expressions ;Notes;;Notes;;Name and Location of America;美国概况;Map of the United States;The Economic Base and Industrial Structure ;America’s economy was based on manufacturing industry and the exploitation of the country’s rich natural resources. manufacturing industry → motor vehicles, aircraft, machinery, consumer goods, sophisticated computers, and chemicals → export natural resources → coal, oil, natural gas, iron ore, zinc ore, aluminum, lead, copper, sulphur, phosphates, and petroleum → import;. The agricultural sector of American economy is also important, with highly mechanized farming methods and efficient pest-control techniques. Main agricultural exports: cereals, cotton, tobacco, soya beans, potatoes, oranges, and livestock (including cattle, sheep, pigs and chickens) ;Since 1920s, service industry in the U.S. has become more and more important, making up more than 60% of American economic activities and 25% of the world’s trade. That’s why some economists regard American economy as a service-led economy like that of Britain. ;The Current American Economy ;Optimists Data to backup the positive assertion retail sales car sales index compiled by JP Morgan Chase policy stimulus ;Bad stuff a 16.8% plunge in housing equity rout;US Economic Outlook for 2011 and Beyond;Economic growth US economy is expected to grow around 3.5 to 4 percent range in the year 2011 compared to just under 3 percent growth recorded in the year2010. The economy will derive more of its growth from revived consumer and business spending and Personal consumption expenditure (PCE).  By IB Times Staff Reporter| January 1, 2011;This is the end of Chapter 2;感谢您的关注