A Changing Economy

This study guide covers globalization and the post-industrial US economy, including the rise of the Rust Belt, the impact of automation, and the increasing need for higher education. It explores the Digital Age, highlighting the influence of companies like Apple and Microsoft, the emergence of the World Wide Web, and the impact of e-commerce, social media, and mobile technology. Finally, it examines growing economic inequality, discussing factors such as tax cuts, minimum wage stagnation, the racial wealth gap, and the roles of organizations like the WTO, G8, and G20, and the impact of trade agreements like NAFTA and TPP.