1. Access the CIA World Factbook at: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html

2. Using the menu “Please select a country to view,” compute the total population (2014) and the total Gross Domestic Product (GDP, official exchange rate, in US dollar, in 2013) of all OPEC members that are included in the Middle East region as defined in this course.

3. Using the menu “Please select a country to view,” compute the total population (2014) and the total Gross Domestic Product (GDP, official exchange rate, in US dollar, in 2013) of all G7 countries (United States, Japan, Germany, France, United Kingdon, Italy, and Canada).

4. Compare and contrast the total populations and total GDPs as well as the GDPs per capita (GDP in US$ divided by the number of people) of Middle East OPEC members with those of the G7 countries.

Based on the above compare-and-contrast analysis, write a 250 word-essay in which (1) you summarize your findings and conclusions and (2) you discuss the image (perception) versus the reality (fact) of the wealth of the G7 countries and Middle East OPEC members. Your essay should NOT include tables or separate GDP or population figures. However, you MUST cite all the relevant figures in the body of the essay to make your point.

Sources for homework assignments Must be cited briefly and ONLY between parentheses in the text. Each homework assignment in this course