Curated OER
Why Economists Disagree
In this economics learning exercise, learners read about the different perspectives that economists take and analyze the comments of the 4 professors in the space provided.
University of Virginia
U. Of Virginia: "A Modest Enquiry Into the Nature and " by Benjamin Franklin
The original text of a 1729 essay by Benjamin Franklin entitled "A Modest Enquiry into the Nature and Necessity of a Paper-Currency." Franklin supports paper currency to encourage trade.
McMaster University
Mc Master Univ: History of Economic Thought Archives
This site from the McMaster University is a very thorough compilation of historically significant economic thinkers with hyperlinks to sites including pictures and selected writings. This is a great site to begin a search for information...
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights: Battle for the World Economy: John Maynard Keynes
Profile of Keynes excerpted from Daniel Yergin and Joseph Stanislaw's book on the evolution of the global economy, "The Commanding Heights."
Library of Economics and Liberty
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Biography of Irving Fisher (1867 1947)
A brief biography of famous economist Irving Fisher (1867-1947), and his impact on economic thought.
Yale University
Yale University: Irving Fisher and the Cowles Foundation
Summarizes how Irving Fisher is forever linked to the Cowles Foundation at Yale University.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Beginnings of Revolutionary Thinking: Smuggling
The economic theory of mercantilism led to wholesale smuggling by the American colonists. Read about why the idea of mercantilism was so abhorrent to the colonists, and look at the attempts the British made to make the colonists obey....
Other
James Gleick: Capitalism and Microsoft
This article by James Gleick is a discussion of Microsoft and Capitalism. It is an example of economic theory in an applied setting. It should increase the reader's understanding of capitalism in the business world. It also includes...