Wal-Mart(Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) in an international retail corporation. According to Karen De Coster, Wal-Mart is sitting at the top of the 2002 Fortune 500 with $219 billion in revenues. Wal-Mart is essentially really good for America and its people because it provides people employment and cheap necessities. Notably, Wal-Mart is good for America because of its much needed employment opportunities. All the stores operated by Wal-Mart employ many people. Therefore, every time Wal-Mart opens a new store, employment opportunities in that area increase. This would help lower the unemployment rate, which in turn boosts the local economy. Although the pay is just above minimum wage at $8, it is better than surviving on food stamps and welfare
