Discussion about the Economics of Zimbabwe This discussion is designed to help you apply the concepts from this chapter in a real world situation. STEP 1: Read the provided article on Zimbabwe writt

Discussion about the Economicsof Zimbabwe

This discussion is designed to help you apply the concepts from this chapter in a real world situation.

STEP 1:Read the provided article on Zimbabwe written by your textbook author Dr. Brad Schiller

STEP 2:After reading the article: Post your answer to the following question:

A. Explain in a few sentences what you believe to be the major factor in the economic collapse of Zimbabwe.

B. How does this relate back to your readings in the Global Poverty Chapter or Chapter 2?

STEP 3:

Find some more recent information and elaborate on the current economic conditions and events in Zimbabwe…have things gotten better or worse since Schiller wrote his article?

Do a little digging to expand on the discussion in the World View (Maduro: Bourgeois Parasite” Thwart Growth) in your text.  How are these events in these two countries similar (venezuela and Zimbabwe)? How are they different?

MAKE SURE THAT YOU ANSWER ALL PARTS OF THIS ASSIGNMENT IN YOUR DISCUSSION POSTING!