1. 1 …. all things considered, which workers would you want to manage? March 30th, 2006 From The Economist print edition

2. 2 U.S. vs. world with ‘value of goods mfg.’

3. 3 America has returned to the top of the World Economic Forum's fifth annual “networked readiness index”, which measures countries' ability to benefit from computing and communications. The rankings assess a country's economy, regulatory conditions and infrastructure, as well as its adoption and usage of technology. Japan, India and China all slipped down the table. Information technology “networked readiness index” March 30 th, 2006, From The Economist print edition 5

4. 4 Top exporters April 12th 2006, From The Economist print edition

5. 5 Foreign direct investment Jan 18th 2007, From The Economist print edition

6. 6 % s of US & Canadian content

7. 7 There have been at least 4 new announcements since 2005! How many have you heard about?

8. 8 *** In US $s 6 months after Katrina *** Tax per gallonPrice at pump per gallon Belgium$3.77$6.10 France$3.65$5.80 Italy$3.57$5.91 Germany$3.82$5.96 U.K.$4.03$6.13 Netherlands$4.12$6.73 U.S.$.38* $2.98* WSJ 4-29-06 * Average 50 states Gas prices in Europe vs. U.S. (4-10-06)

9. 9 U.S. Oil Imports [since this time, our imports from Canada have grown a lot] Source: eia.doe.gov/oiaf/ieo/oil/ accessed 9-06-2004 % US Imports from top 8 Oil Trading Nations Mexico Venezuela Angola Indonesia

10. 10 Figure 1. What do We Pay for in a Gallon of Regular Grade? Source: Energy Information Administration Accessed 4-23-06 2003 – 2004 Price at pump cost contributions

11. 11 Supply chain for oil: from ground to the pump Source: Energy Information Administration Accessed 4-23-06