Lab+2

Part I: Which product interests you the most, and why?

Ceramic water filter designed by Dr. Fernando Mazareigo is one of the few products I find interesting because it is an inexpensive and effective way to filter water. It takes the shape of a pot and can be easily manufactured in large quantity. This filter replies on small pore size of ceramic materials and silver to filter out dirt and bacteria out of the water. It has dramatically improved the lives of the poor by decreasing medical expenses and sick days. This is an important product because water is a necessity in every one’s lives. Without clean water, people won’t be able to substain for a long period of time. People living in developed countries are lucky because the tap provides them with clean water whenever they want. However, people in developing countries are not so lucky. Not only do they need to walk long distance to get water, but also the water they get are not clean. It is full of bacteria and dirt which caused diseases and may even lead to their deaths. However, with this product, people in developing countries are able to drink clean water. By decreasing the medical expenses, people now have more money to spend on other products such as food.

Part II: Which category would interest you to research further for your group project, and why?

Governments are an interesting topic to do research on because all categories are related through them. A main differentiation between the countries is their government. Each government makes different rules and regulations for each category. For example, each country has its own law enforcement and mandates such as different procedures when it comes to arresting someone.Some countries offer free education to its citizens by increasing the tax system. Furthermore, very few countries provide free health care system for their citizens. When provided, it is often at the expense of others such as an increase in the tax system, which involves the economic policy category.