[Related to the Economics in Practice on p. 6] Log onto www.

census.gov. Click on “Foreign Trade, ” then on “Statistics, ” and finally on “State Export Data.” There you will find a list of the products produced in your state and exported to countries around the world. In looking over that list, are you surprised by anything?

Do you know of any firms that produce these items? Search the Web to find a company that does. Do some research and write a paragraph about your company: what it produces, how many people it employs, and whatever else you can learn about the firm. You might even call the company to obtain the information.