Economic Performance, Population, and Migration first in GDP in GDP per capita in amassed debt $18.569 trillion $57,466.8 last year $19.99 trillion last year Economic Issues: Wealth inequality between the rich and the poor The riches 1% of Americans own 40% of the wealth. There needs to be a leveling in income disparity. Consumers need to practice thriftiness, frugality and money management The US debt concerning for the country’s future Wasteful spending needs to be addressed US racial breakdown Top Imports o Cars ($169B) o Crude Petroleum ($120B) o Computers ($91B) o Vehicle Parts Top Exports o Refined Petroleum ($68.1B) o Aircraft ($65.7B) o Cars ($57.3B) 1.7% inflatio n 4.3% unemployme nt