1. THE FUTURE OF AMERICA AND GLOBALIZATION
JOHM DEAME aka FRITOBANDITO AND MITCH FIERRO aka TACOSTOMPER

2. Do Americans spend enough time on education?
What is the context?
Do Americans spend enough time on education?
Why are nations successful?
How do cultures and values effect national success?

3. How can we compete with emerging economies?
What does it mean?
Does America have any flaws that might cause it to lose status as world power?
How can we compete with emerging economies?
How do we handle environmental regulations in the face of intense global competition?

4. Indicators of the future
Would you be willing to take a job in a foreign country?
Are you happing living in America right now?
In 15 years, who will be the world’s superpower

7. Subgroups
In choosing subgroups, we tried to capture in essence the primary demographics who would be able to use their unique backgrounds to make predictions about the future. To do this, we selected three subgroups to represent the many facets and breadth of perspectives. The subgroups are 1. American Adults 2. Asian Born Adults living in U.S. 3. American(ized) youth

8. American Adults
American citizens with everyday, personal and intimate knowledge of American culture, identity, and state standing
Lived in country definite majority of life
30 years old and up
Mix of education levels
Encompasses both Asians and Caucasians
Mixed economic standings
Demonstrates a uniquely American outlook on the world

9. Asian Born living in USA
Asian emigrant or first generation American
Grew up in an Asian household
30 years +
Educated
Both Asian and American cultural influences

10. Youth American high school and college kids
As tomorrow’s future, it is necessary to see our generation’s thoughts on the world standings in the years to come
Deeply entrenched within American education system
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11. Questions
American school children are, on average, in school for less time than some of the nations it competes with. More school, less school, or just right?
What is the most significant factor in why nations are successful?
Which country do you think values education and hard work the most?
Does America have any weaknesses that might cause it to lose status as global leader? If so, what are they?
In the context of globalization, would you be willing to take a job in a foreign country?
Given that the success of many developing nations comes at great environmental costs, should America foster economic regulations as a way to progress, or allow for unbridled industry in order to compete with other nations
How happy are you with living in America right now, in terms of the political, economic, and social situation?
Which country is most likely to be the reigning superpower in 15 years?

12. Expected Responses
Question 1: In general, more school from Asian Americans and just enough school for Americans. Question2 : We weren't totally sure what to expect, but guessed that Asian born Americans might value culture, i.e work ethic Question 3: We expected most responses from all candidates except some youth to answer with China

13. More Expected Responses
Question 4: In general, we expected most people to say no Question 5: In general, we expected most to say no, or at least expect first world standards. Question 6: Most would favor moderate environmental reforms. Question 7: Most to say ‘Very Happy’ Question 8: We expected most to say America

14. Actual Responses- Asian Born Americans
3/7 said culture
4/7 said enough time spend in school
5/7 said China
6/7 said YES America has faults
7/7 said YES to working in other countries
3/7 said moderate environmental regulations
4/7 said very happy
5/7 said China in 15 years

15. American Adults Mixed 5/7 enough time in school
4/7 value United States’ work ethic
5/7 said no to potential American weaknesses
5/7 said would take job in 1st world country
4/7 said moderate environmental reg.
6/7 very happy
6/7 said America will continue dominance

16. American Youth 3/6 said democratic institutions
5/6 said enough time in school
4/6 said US values education the most
4/6 say no to travel for work
5/6 said moderate regulations
5/6 said very happy
5/6 said America will continue dominance