Economics Homework Help

I’m studying for my Economics class and need an explanation.

1. Using the most recent data available from any credible source including the CIA, OECD, UN, WB, IMF, etc. locate the following metrics on your assigned country, chosen country, and the United States. Consolidate in tabular form in Word with each metric below listed in the first column, your assigned country results in the second column, your chosen country result in the third column, the U.S. results in the fourth column, and your source in the fifth column (e.g. OECD, CIA, etc.). Some metrics below may need to be calculated from the source data provided.
   • GDP (Purchasing Power Parity)
   • GDP Growth Rate
   • Per Capita GDP
   • GDP % composition by sector (e.g. consumption, investment, etc.)
   • Labor Force Participation Rate
   • Unemployment Rate
   • Gini Index
   • Inflation Rate
   • $ Exports
   • $ Imports
   • Trade Surplus or Deficit
   • Trade Surplus or Deficit as a percentage of GDP
   • National Debt
   • National Debt (calculate as a percentage of GDP)
   • Population
   • Population Growth Rate
   • Life Expectancy at Birth (years)
   • Infant Mortality Rate
   • Homicide Rate (per 100,000 people)
   • Central Bank Interest Rate
   • Stock Market Capitalization in dollars
   • Stock Market Capitalization as a percentage of GDP
2. In 2-3 pages summarize your findings by contrasting any metrics that appear significantly divergent across the countries you have analyzed. Do any of the indicators surprise and/or concern you? What areas does it appear that each country is excelling in? Where are they lagging?