Ideas for education concerning American attitudes toward developing countries and resolution of such worldwide problems as poverty and population are presented. These are designed to help students appreciate various dimensions of development related to their own world. (SM)

Presents a role playing activity in which students develop expertise in planning policies for reducing birth rates in poor countries with rapidly increasing populations. (Author/DB)

An activity designed to stimulate thought on the United States government economic and military assistance to developing countries is described. Using comprehensive information about a country in West Africa students simulate decisions concerning priority programs for this developing country. Guidelines for examination of the decision-making…

Designed to correspond with the similar topic of the American Issues Forum, this article provides readings and discussion questions on the role of American economic power in the world. The readings focus on the impact of United States multinational corporations on the economy and culture of Mexico. (DE)