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More about the GDP!
Tourism adds much to the
GDP of the United States. Resorts, landmarks, and theme parks attract
many consumers and create many jobs. Entertainment centers in the South,
such as Florida’s Seaworld or Walt Disney World attract many visitors
annually. Lots of consumers travel to the nation’s capital of Washington,
D.C., spending a great deal of money. A large amount of government spending
happens there, too. The beautiful state of Hawaii attracts millions of
tourist dollars annually.
Manufacturing dominates
certain regions of the U.S. Items made in factories or by small businesses
are either sold to consumers, businesses, and the U.S. government, or
they are exported to other countries. Atlanta, Dallas, New Orleans, and
Detroit are large industrial cities. The Pacific region of the U.S. produces
airplanes, computers, and cars. The Midwest produces iron, steel, and
heavy machinery.
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What Is It Like in Your Area?
What keeps your community going, economically?
Is there a large factory that employs many citizens in your region?
Do you live near the ocean where fishing is the leading industry?
Do a little research! Investigate what kinds of purchases people
make in your area, what kinds of goods are produced, and how people
earn incomes. Pretend your small community represents the whole
United States. What might the GDP be like in your area? Write your
findings in your notebook.
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