This multimedia case considers the development of the U.S. Economy up until 2005 detailing its achievements and shortfalls. It charts the history of the country and attempts to simulate the power of the nation on the rest of the world.

The case is separated into three main areas: an in-depth country analysis detailing key economic indicators and their progress an interactive timeline charting the history of the U.S. and a simulator which aids in the discussion of the effects of the U.S. economy on the rest of the world.

Caso multimedia que analiza el desarrollo económico de los Estados Unidos hasta el año 2005 sus logros y deficiencias los hechos más relevantes de la historia del país y las consecuencias que tienen en el resto del mundo determinadas fluctuaciones de su economía.

El caso consta de tres partes: un análisis a fondo de los indicadores económicos más importantes del país un mapa cronológico donde se muestra la historia de los Estados Unidos y un simulador que pretende iniciar la discusión sobre los efectos de su economía sobre el resto del mundo.

What is it like to live and do business at the base of the pyramid? This multimedia is the second part in a series of reports from students who have spent time living, working and volunteering in Ethiopia.

This installment focuses on the different types of businesses that exist and operate in the East African country and begins to explore both the opportunities and challenges that business owners face. Here we display the first-hand accounts from those who have spent time in large and small companies and can relay the challenges of doing business in the bottom of the pyramid.

The students´ experiences are brought to life through images and video interviews. The conclusion posing the ultimate question: Can money be made doing business at the bottom of the pyramid?