1. Essential Question
How does literacy rates and the standard of living affect the economy?

2. Literacy Rate
LITERACY RATE is the percentage of persons 15 years and older with the ability to read and write.
Literacy helps nations grow and develop economically
The more educated people are, the more they can contribute to a society

3. Literacy Rate 99% of Europeans can read and write
Europe has one of the highest literacy rates in the world
99% of Europeans can read and write
Even in Eastern Europe, where countries are somewhat behind Western Europe, the literacy rate is still very high.
The majority of European countries with high literacy rates also have a very strong economy

4. Standard of Living
Definition: Measure of a nations’ quality of life based on income, education, life expectancy, and other factors.

5. How do we fit in? Strong Economy
Literacy Rate Standard of living GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
Weak Economy
Literacy Rate Standard of living GDP (Gross Domestic Product)

9. Discussion Questions
Why do you think literacy rates affect a country’s economy?
Do you think it is necessary for people who live in Europe to know more than one language? Why?
What impact do you think all of Europe’s languages have on its culture?
What do you think Europe does to make sure it has such a high literacy rate?