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Other

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston provides information about: Quick Picks, About the Federal Reserve, Banking Information, Community Affairs, Economic Research, Educational Programs, Financial Services, and Publications.
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Website
Other

Marietta College: Games Economists Play

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an invaluable site from Marietta College which consists of over 130 non-computerized classroom games for economics. Would be great to use in a high school economics class. Games relate to a vast amount of economic concepts....
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Website
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: The Crash of 1929

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the online home of a PBS documentary film that traces the prosperity of the 1920s which ended with the stock market crash of 1929.
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Website
The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: About the Fed

For Students 9th - 10th
This Federal Reserve Board site page gives a short description of the Federal Reserve System and what it does. Related links.
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Website
Other

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond provides access to information in the following categories: General Information, Monetary Policy & Business Conditions, Financial Services, Banking, Community Affairs, Consumer...
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Website
Other

Ministerio De Economia, Industria, Y Comercio

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of the "MEIC", or Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Commerce, contains everything you need to know about its organization and functions. You can read its reports to the Legislative Assembly, Trade agreements, Services...
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Website
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco provides information in the following categories: Inside the FRBSF, Economic Research, Financial Services, Economics Education, Community Affairs, Banking and Finance in the West,...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Financial Crisis Glossary

For Teachers 9th - 10th
PBS's NewsHour Extra provides an Economic and Government lesson plan covering the economic crisis and its impact on the U.S. and global markets. Students must utilize current media outlets covering the financial crisis and refer to the...
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Primary
PBS

Pbs News Hour: The Market Shaker

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS NewsHour's Jim Lehrer discusses the power of Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and his influence upon the world market with other financial experts. Includes links on the right to other Greenspan-related NewsHours.
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Article
Other

The Relevance of Adam Smith [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Two hundred years after "The Wealth of Nations," this writer describes the continuing impact of Adam Smith's theories. Requires Adobe Reader.
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Website
Other

Carribean Living: The Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Carribean Living provides an excellent description of the present day economy in the Dominican Republic. It includes a special section on how the economy is changing.
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Article
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: The Great Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the economy and politics in Texas during the time of the Great Depression.
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Website
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Pursuing an Economy That Works for All of Us

For Students 9th - 10th
The Minneapolis branch of the Federal Reserve Bank system. It has a wealth of financial information and data, information about the banking system and the state of the economy, and financial education resources.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Ivory Coast: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the potential for a resurgence of a strong economy in Ivory Coast once political problems are resolved. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Ghana: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
You can read about Ghana's struggles with its economy over the past 40 years, and how it is working to strengthen the economy currently to improve the lives for its citizens. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Liberia: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
The economy of Liberia was shattered because of its civil war. Read about the current steps that are being taken to rebuild the country and its economy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Burma (Myanmar): Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of the economy of Burma is one of potential, but because of governmental mismangagement, there is no development of that potential. Read about the possibilities and realities of the Burmese economy based on information from the...
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Nigeria: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the great potential in Nigeria's economy which is not being met currently. With vast oil and gas reserves, Nigeria could have a strong economy, but find out from this article what the problems are. Information is from the U.S....
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Singapore: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at the current state of the economy of Singapore from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. There is much data about the growth of the economy and international investment.
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Interactive
Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Horn of Africa

For Students 3rd - 5th
This resource addresses the economies and geographic locations of African countries.
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Website
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta provides access to information in the following categories: the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Federal Reserve System, Banking & Finance, Economics, Publications, Search, Site...
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Website
Other

Msn: Money: Stocks

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers free access to stock quotes on a daily basis. There are other analytical information such as bearish/bullish trends of the stock .
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Website
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia provides information in the following areas: General Information, What's New, Community Affairs, Supervision, Regulation & Credit, Publications, Employment Opportunities,...
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Activity
Other

Turkish Odyssey: State Policies: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A great explanation of the economy in Turkey. Read about the standard of living, tax, employment, industries, imports, exports, and specific sectors.