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What are some challenges faced by the U.S. economy during downturns?
What are some challenges faced by the U.S. economy during downturns?
Challenges include high unemployment rates, struggling businesses, and increased taxes.
How does the U.S. economy compare to other economies globally?
How does the U.S. economy compare to other economies globally?
The U.S. economy offers opportunities and advantages not commonly seen in other countries.
What role do businesses, consumers, and governments play in economic decisions?
What role do businesses, consumers, and governments play in economic decisions?
They are responsible for ensuring that economic decisions are effective, fair, and environmentally conscious.
What significant problem does the CleanTech preservative aim to address?
What significant problem does the CleanTech preservative aim to address?
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How long can CleanTech help retain the freshness of produce?
How long can CleanTech help retain the freshness of produce?
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What are the long-term environmental benefits of the CleanTech product?
What are the long-term environmental benefits of the CleanTech product?
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Which companies have shown interest in the CleanTech preservative?
Which companies have shown interest in the CleanTech preservative?
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Who is Nimrod Ben-Yehuda and what are his company's goals?
Who is Nimrod Ben-Yehuda and what are his company's goals?
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Flashcards
U.S. economy
U.S. economy
The economic system of the United States known for growth and consumer access.
Global Economy
Global Economy
The interconnected economic system influenced by international decisions.
Economic downturns
Economic downturns
Periods when the economy slows, causing job losses and business struggles.
Food waste
Food waste
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CleanTech
CleanTech
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Nimrod Ben-Yehuda
Nimrod Ben-Yehuda
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Ample research
Ample research
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Responsibilities in economics
Responsibilities in economics
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Study Notes
U.S. Economy
- U.S. economy is admired globally, offering access to goods/services for many families.
- The U.S. economy experiences economic downturns, job difficulties, and business struggles, like other economies.
- The U.S. economy generally grows year over year.
- U.S. economic decisions impact both Americans and citizens of other countries.
- Businesses, consumers, and governments have roles in fair and effective economic decisions benefiting individuals and the environment.
World Hunger Solution
- Significant food waste occurs due to inefficient distribution, refrigeration, and spoilage.
- An Israeli agricultural technology company, Pimi Agro, has developed a product, CleanTech.
- CleanTech is a natural preservative.
- CleanTech extends the shelf life of fresh produce to up to 10 weeks.
- CleanTech decomposes into harmless oxygen and water.
- The product is being tested in multiple countries.
- Major food producers (e.g., Sun Pacific, Wal-Mart, Frito Lay, PepsiCo) are interested in CleanTech's potential for worldwide food distribution.
- Pimi Agro's aim goes beyond profit, aiming to reduce world hunger. CleanTech avoids harmful chemicals and genetic modification processes.
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Explore the dynamics of the U.S. economy and the innovative solutions being developed to combat world hunger. Understand how economic factors affect families and businesses in the U.S., while discovering advancements like CleanTech that tackle food waste. This quiz combines economic principles with sustainable agricultural innovation.
