The economic growth and trade competitiveness of countries can be influenced by the economic, political, and cultural development within the country. There are several countries that can be compared t

The economic growth and trade competitiveness of countries can be influenced by the economic, political, and cultural development within the country. There are several countries that can be compared to see how a successful economy’s decisions differed from a less-successful economy.

Step 1: Select Economies

Review the pairs of economies listed below. 

• South Korea vs. North Korea (two polar economic opposites, one people)

Compare similarities and differences between your chosen countries/economies.

Step 2: Create a Presentation 

In a 3-4 slide presentation with detailed speaker’s notes and visual elements, including graphs and tables, explain how their economic, political, and cultural development since 1992 has influenced their economic growth and trade competitiveness.