Leading Economies of the World: A study Identify two of the leading countries in today’s world econo

Leading Economies of the World: A study

Identify two of the leading countries in today’s world economy 

What criteria is used to determine the leading countries? 

List four factors to support the selection selection of why these two countries are in a leading position 

Were these two countries in the same position 200 years ago? 

100 years ago? 50 years ago? 

What accounts for the consistency or change of economic status ?