When thinking about the future, it is hard not to doubt that America will fall from the top place, but it can also be argued that we are already living in the future and still faring decently. While other countries are benefiting from being globalized, America is also receiving similar advantages. More countries are making goods, the level of technology for communication is evening out, and capital is now free to transverse the world. Not only is this helping home countries where these advancements are taking place, America’s economy has received billions of dollars by investing in these advancing countries. American companies are also given a chance to boost the economy by “setting up camp” and selling well across the world. “America is a highly dynamic economy at the cutting edge, despite its enormous size… still holds” (p. 200). Although it may appear the U.S. is slacking, America still …show more content…
Others will assume that being number one can only have advantages, but the reality is, there is a negative side present. America was at the top for so long, that it became expected we would place first in everything, but then reality hit, and we realized other countries were surpassing us. This describes the common idea for "The Rise of the Rest". This idea for the rise of the rest is not necessarily the fall of America, but rather giving other countries the chance to compete with the United States. “Millions of pixels have been devoted to wondering how America could have slipped so far and fast... [but] it's not that the United States has been doing badly over the last two decades: it's that, all of a sudden everyone is playing the game" (p. 220).. America has taught the rest of the world to be a true capitalist, and now that everyone is playing America's game, the U.S. just might be forced to the sideline for a
Although, the country’s success is now gauge by opportunist expecting more opportunities, yet do not give back in return. The focus should be on how much America has accomplished and continues to accomplish. The potential is never-ending with new innovations and discoveries churn out into the world from America is vast most specially in the field of technology and sciences. With the history of being a tenacious country in the pocket, Tim Roemer’s perception of America’s as the world beacon of success is on point, despite the many issues the country face currently and will face in the future. America remains a state united as one and this is the America that is seen by the world as the beacon of
The US have always been having many advancements. They are one of the most powerful countries in the world with advancements like military, technology, arts, and etc. Although they have many of those advancements there is always a negative side happening in the US that could potentially make them fall. Many people will think that there could be no way the US will fall, but there is always an end to something. For example, empires from thousands of years ago who had many advancements had a fall. The US is going to soon turn like into one of these fallen empires because they are having the same issues that made those empires fall. The US will fall soon because of their environmental problems, immune system, and military spending.
Global competition and Manifest Destiny on the Cusp of the 20th Century 1. Describe the so-called “civilized world” at this time. Answer: It was the time of imperialism where one quarter of the world was claimed as a colony. European countries claimed all of Africa and parts of Asia as a colony, mostly for territory rather than raw materials and commerce.
United States expansionism in the late nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century is both a continuation and a departure of past United States expansionism. Expansionism in the United States has occurred for many reasons. Power (from land), religion, economics, and the ideas of imperialism and manifest destiny are just a few reasons why the U.S. decided to expand time and again throughout the course of its 231 year history. Expansionism has evolved throughout the years as the inhabitants of the country have progressed both socially (the Second Great Awakening, the women's suffrage movement, the populist party and the early 19th and 20th century social reformers) and economically (factories, better farms, more jobs, etc.) Expansion changed from non-interference policies to the democratic control of the government as the United States grew in both size and population. Through the use of the documents and events during two major-expansion time periods (1776-1880) and 1880-1914), I will display both the continuation and departure trends of United States expansionism.
For years, America has always been perceived as one of the top world powers due to its ability of achieving so much technological, economical, and social progress within a mere couple decades. Despite their great accomplishments, America is actually regressing psychologically, preventing the country from reaching its true potential as an “opportunity rich” country. In Anthony Burgess’ Is America Falling Apart? , the author unveils the circumstances in which America’s restricting society and selfish ideology cause the nation to develop into the type of society it tried to avoid becoming when it separated from the British Empire.
Currently people believe that the United States no longer offers an equal chance to get ahead (logos)
The numbers presented about trade outside of the united states is impressive. What is even more impressive is that there are less than 1% of companies in the U.S. that export, which is the lowest level of active exporters in the industrialized world and 70% of the world’s purchasing power exists outside of the U.S. This means that export in America is virtually an untapped market and many businesses are overlooking the opportunity to service a majority of their consumers. There is no reason to let fear, uncertainty, and doubt prevent a business from growth. Knowledge is the most useful resource to any individual and business, therefore if knowledge is obtained regarding the matters that bring about fear, uncertainty, and doubt it can easily be determined whether these thought are substantiated or not. Prior to watching this video, I too believed that in order to be successful in the global markets a company had to reach the level of becoming a large, reputable corporation, however, now that I have been equipped with this knowledge I have a new perspective on the growth of a business’s finances and organization. As Scott Szwast stated “In
He uses successful companies from the 80’s to today such as Microsoft, Apple, and Google. He explains that “they share a strategy that is becoming standard for success.” (Zakaria 462). Global business or taking business outside of the United States counts for a large sum of corporation’s revenue. Zakaria describes that technology itself is the reasoning behind why the U.S. economy has shifted. He elaborates on this shift, and says “Technology and globalization are working together at warp speed” (Zakaria 463) alluding to the futuristic television series “Star Trek”, which just so happens to parallel with him talking about the future of the economy. He brings other developing countries in to the mix saying “China and India have added literally hundreds of millions of new workers to the global labor pool, producing the same goods and services as Western workers at a fraction of the price.” (Zakaria 463). Zakaria switches his tone yet again to reflect optimism for America. Zakaria recognizes the large growth and now need for technology and globalization in America and let’s his readers know that this change and shift in our economy may have the economy down, but the shift isn’t a bad thing and it isn’t what is keeping people down. He encourages his audience to see that what has happened can’t be stopped. Then he asks a rhetorical question that is both simple and to the point. “So what is the solution?” (Zakaria
We as Americans, think that we have our lives pretty good. We feel that as we call ourselves, a part of the “Greatest Country in the World.” How? How can we be a part of the “Greatest Nation in the World” if we are so far behind all the other countries in the world in so many aspects and areas. What happened to us? What happened to America trying to be so great and free? How can we get us back in that direction?
The United States has for over two centuries been involved in the growing world economy. While the U.S. post revolutionary war sought to protect itself from outside influences has since the great depression and world war two looked to break trade restrictions. The United States role in the global economy has grown throughout the 20th century and as a result of several historical events has adopted positions of both benefactor and dependent. The United States trade policy has over time shifted from isolationist protectionism to a commitment to establishing world-wide free trade. Free trade enterprise has developed and grown through organizations such as the WTO and NAFTA. The U.S. in order to obtain its free trade desires has implemented a number of policies that can be examined for both their benefits and flaws. Several trade policies exist as options to the United States, among these fair trade and free trade policies dominate the world economic market. In order to achieve economic growth the United States has a duty to maintain a global trade policy that benefits both domestic workers and industry. While free trade gives opportunities to large industries and wealthy corporate investors the American worker suffers job instability and lower wages. However fair trade policies that protect America’s workers do not help foster wide economic growth. The United States must then engage in economic trade policies that both protect the United States founding principles and secure for tomorrow greater economic stability.
Snyder, M. (2011, July 5). Number One? 20 Not So Good Categories That the United States Leads the World In. In The Economic Collapse. Retrieved from: http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/archives/number-one-20-not-so-good-categories-that-the-united-states-leads-the-world-in
The U.S. industries have been outsourcing manufacturing for several decades now. U.S. companies thought they were reducing costs by outsourcing development, manufacturing, and process-engineering abilities. Consequently, U.S. corporations’ knowledge, skilled workers, and supply chain, which are the necessities to producing advanced products, have vanished. For example, almost all notebook computers, cell phones, and handheld devices, which were once created in the U.S., are now designed in Asia. When a major U.S. company outsource, it pressures their rivals to do the same thing. They also lose the expertise of process engineering, which would interact with manufacturing on a daily basis. Minor companies and skilled workers go to where the jobs and knowledge networks are no matter where they are geographically in the world. This decline of trade in the U.S. has caused a negative chain reaction to their suppliers of sophisticated materials, tools, production equipment, and components. U.S. industries do not have a way of coming up with new ideas for the next generation of high-tech products...
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Generally, America 's future would be thought to have no effect on our economic situation, but there are in fact some effects. Since the market crash in 2008, the U.S economy has slowly recovered. Today, the United States of America is still the world 's largest overall economy, representing 22.4% of global GDP and 16.6% of global GDP (PPP). The United States ' GDP was estimated to be $17.555 trillion as of 2014. The United States also has a labor force of 156.397 million. The U.S has also now become a primary producer and distributor of oil, which provides our nation with jobs and billions of dollars, but will this new position of strength will be nowhere to reverse the 18 trillion dollar debt we are facing? It would be safe to say that America 's future plays an important role in American economics and shouldn 't be taken for granted. To me, the economy is a glass half empty, but it is looking to be filled and the United States is taking the correct steps to do
With the advent of the Internet, decreased shipping costs, and the removal of trade barriers, the world market has shrunk in such a way that everyone can be a player. While many businesses thrive solely on serving a small local area, a globalized company has the benefits of increased customer markets, gross production, and brand awareness. Take for example Coca-Cola; this multi-national corporation offers products in countries all over the world, operates in over 200 of those countries with the help of its franchisees, and is the most well-known beverage companies. It is interesting to note however, that as positive as globalization may seem, there are many negative ramifications and a large population of detractors to this movement. While increased product availability is good for profits, if a local market is inundated with imported products, locally grown or manufactured items may be squeezed out, to the detriment of the local economy. Although it is cost effective to have your product produced in another country with low wages, you are essentially taking away jobs from the people of your own country, negatively impacting your national economy. However, if you manufacture your products in a country with higher wages, you must increase your products’ prices which may be harmful to your profits. While maximizing your companies profits is always of great importance, it is essential that you weigh the pros and cons of globalization and its effects on not only your company, but the areas in which you wish to spread.