Project #UR085

Project Title: Shifts Global Economic Centers of Gravity

Faculty Sponsor: Yener Kandogen

Department: School of Management

Telephone:

E-Mail: yener@umflint.edu

Proposed Starting Date: ASAP

Proposed Ending Date: 05/01/11

Student in mind: Yes

Number of hours to work per week: 1-6 hours

Project Description: While recent economic crises in Europe and North America are challenging the future of their economic strength, emerging countries continue to grow at spectacular rates. These changes the centers of economic activity for the World. My research would investigate these shifts and identify the future centers of economic gravity.

Student Tasks & Responsibilities: Collect and enter data, summarize data, internet search for data.

Minimum Student Qualifications: Business major