Problem:
Create a presentation (9-12 slides) for the Board which examines the current state of the U.S. economy. Focus on four key economic metrics: Gross Domestic Product (GDP), unemployment, inflation, and interest rates. In addition, discuss the state of the economy and political landscape for the largest economies in each of the three following international regions: Latin America and the Caribbean (Brazil), Europe (Germany), and Asia (Japan). Finally, compare and contrast the U.S. economy with the economies of the other countries.