1. The US is one of the world's largest economy, accounting for almost a quarter of global GDP (at market exchange rates), one-fifth of global FDI, and more than a third of stock market capitalization. It is the most important export destination for one-fifth of countries around the world.https://elearn.apsu.edu/content/enforced2/8799614-APSU_202184_AGRI3500_AGRI_AGRI3500_SECW1_AGRI3500/Understanding%20the%20global%20role%20of%20the%20US%20economy1.pdf?_&d2lSessionVal=qp6UgYUaWpI3EkQdyMDYZRjmd

1. How synchronized are US and global business cycles?

2. How large are global spillovers from US growth and policy shocks?

3. How important is the global economy for the US?

2. Frankenfoods. Genetically Modified Organisms or GE, Genetically Engineered organisms, are staple crops in American agriculture. Each of us probably imbibes food products that include GMO sourced foods. Below I have listed several websites discussing the advantages and disadvantages of GMO crops. After reading the links below, answer each of the questions.

What potential danger does "StarLink" represent to consumers, and the food production industry?

Why is the European Union opposed to GMO or GE foods?

What are three documented health risks increased through consumption of GMO foods?

Name three foods you eat each day that include GMO sourced ingredients? If you happen to be one of the rare Americans that does not eat GMO sourced food, choose three foods commonly eaten by other Americans.

What are three environmental concerns of GMO crops?

https://www.resourcesmag.org/common-resources/the-benefits-of-genetically-modified-cropsand-the-costs-of-inefficient-regulation/

3.What is Cushing's Disease? What are some symptoms and how can it be treated? If not treated, what can clients expect for their pets?

http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Medicine/Adrenal-dependent-canine-Cushings-disease-Mitotane/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/819335?contextCategoryId=47421