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2010 World GDPs in U.S. Dollars (photo)The U.S. ranks in at #1 with $14.59 trillion. The U.S. also ranks in at the following: #1 in military spending - $531 billion/year for military bases, $115 billion/year for overseas operations. 43rd in education expenditures, spending only 5.5% of the GDP on schools. #2 in child poverty, behind Romania #2 in debt, behind the European Union One of the lowest corporate tax rates in the developed world. 37th in healthcare system quality. 50th in life expectancy at a low 78 years.

2010 World GDPs in U.S. Dollars (photo)

The U.S. ranks in at #1 with $14.59 trillion.

The U.S. also ranks in at the following:

  • #1 in military spending - $531 billion/year for military bases, $115 billion/year for overseas operations.
  • 43rd in education expenditures, spending only 5.5% of the GDP on schools.
  • #2 in child poverty, behind Romania
  • #2 in debt, behind the European Union
  • One of the lowest corporate tax rates in the developed world.
  • 37th in healthcare system quality.
  • 50th in life expectancy at a low 78 years.
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    #2 in child poverty #2 in child poverty
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