Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Market Oriented Environmental Tools?
Market-oriented environmental tools are explained, and guided questions are provided. This article from Khan Academy is intended for students who are taking a microeconomics course.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Public Goods?
This resource explains what public goods are. This video lesson from Khan Academy is intended for students who are taking a microeconomics course.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Factors Change Demand?
Read about factors, besides price, that affect a quantity that is demanded. This resource is designed for students who are taking a college-level microeconomics course.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Factors Change Supply?
Read about about the many factors that affect the quantity supplied. This resource is designed for students who are taking a college-level microeconomics course.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Utility Maximization
Practice applying the utility maximization rule in this exercise.
Auburn University
Auburn University: A Glossary of Political Economy Terms: Price Controls
At this site from Auburn University the term "price controls" is defined. The online edition of "A Glossary of Political Economy Terms" by Dr. Paul M. Johnson of Auburn University is provided here.
Ireland Information
Energy (Ireland)
A breakdown of the resources that are used for Ireland's energy supply.
Digital History
Digital History: The Age of Inflation
This site is a short article on inflation, but has a few prices of everyday goods from 1967 that might help in understanding inflation and how much prices have increased.
Digital History
Digital History: The Reagan Revolution in Perspective
By the end of Reagan's second presidential term, the US was a much different country than it had been when he became president in 1980. During his 8 years in office, Reagan accomplished many things, some good and some bad, and definitely...
Digital History
Digital History: Foreign Competition
This site describes how by the 1970s, foreign manufacturers were embedded in the U.S. markets. For the U.S., this meant a loss of sales, a loss of jobs, and a loss of economic confidence.
New York University
Nyu Stern: Net Exports From Nipa Accounts
This site from NYU Stern explains the effects exports have on the economy as well as defining net exports. The article is medium to brief in length but worth checking out on the subject.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Economy of Nepal
Covers the economic basics of Nepal, including the GDP, poverty rates, budget information, and exports. Detailed statistics are provided as well.
CNN
Cnn: Jfk on Tape
From CNN.com, this article briefly explores Kennedy's concerns about a possible downturn in the economy and the impact it could have on his re-election in 1964. Other topics include significant international events such as the Vietnam War.
Geographic
Geography: Greece Economy
This site from the Information Technology Associates provides information on the economy of Greece.
Geographic
Honduras Economy
A brief overview of the economy of Honduras with stats provided on population, household income, and labor force. Information current to 1998.
Geographic
Photius Coutsoukis: Hungary: Economy Index
This personal site offers many simple statistics on the country of Hungary, including an economics overview.
Information Technology Associates
Abc Country Book: Suriname Economy
A brief overview from the ABC Country Book of the economy of Suriname. Includes statistics on all economic indicators, including GNP, employment, imports, and exports.
Information Technology Associates
Countries of the World: Austria Economy
Learn about the economy in Austria at this site. This page is easy to read and understand and provides good information about the structure of the Austrian market economy.
Other
Information About the Economy of Switzerland
This site explains the basics of the Swiss economy, charting various aspects of cost of living (avg. salaries, cost of popular foods, etc.).
Other
South Western Learning: Econ News: Externalities, Market Failure, Public Choice
This study guide distinguishes between positive and negative externalities and how to correct negative externalities. Some learning exercises and an online quiz are also provided.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: China's Economy (Lesson Plan)
In this lesson, students will examine how the physical features of China influence its economy. They will compare and contrast the Chinese economy with that of the United States and discuss how the differences between the two influence...
Information Technology Associates
Countries of the World: Switzerland
This site provides you with an overview of the economy, geography, government, leaders, communications, and more.
Education Place
Houghton Mifflin: Eduplace: Made in the u.s.a.: Economic, Geography
Site presents activities, that are fun and innovative. These tasks will assist students in their understanding of how the economics of manufacturing effects the student's daily life.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Gabon: Economy
The economy of Gabon is based on its oil reserves, but this article explains why that has not made the people wealthy. Information is from the U.S. State Background Notes.