Global manufacturing competitive status: An American consumer's perspective

摘要

As a typical (whatever that implies!) middle-class American consumer, I contribute to the American and global economy through purchases of goods and services - probably I could or should do more if you ask my family! I browse through and make purchases at the entire range of shops - from the ubiquitous dollar stores (ev-erything-for-a-buck) to high-end shops offering gadgets, appliances and a myriad of household goods.