Curated OER
Taxes in U.S. History: Tax Reform in the 1960s and 1980s
Learners explain the content, purpose, and impact of the Tax Reform Acts of 1969 and 1986.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: United States Fiscal Cliff
This in-depth article discusses what the term "fiscal cliff" means and the potential impact of this phenomenon on the Unites States.
Digital History
Digital History: Reaganomics
This on "Reaganomics," President Reagan's economic policy during his two presidential terms in the 1980s, discusses his laissez-faire approach and tax-cutting, which contributed to the economic recovery of that period.
US Senate
Joint Economic Committee
The Joint Economic Committee, composed of memebers from both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives, reviews economic conditions and recommends improvements in economic policy. The content of the website includes...
Other
Tax Foundation: Poll Shows We're Ready for Tax Reform
This article and analysis shows that several congressional tax reform proposals would lower tax burden for middle-class. (April 14, 2005)
Other
Newsbound: The Fiscal Whatchamacallit (Explained in 5 Minutes)
This online slideshow offers a brief, informative explanation of what the fiscal cliff is and why it's important to our economy. This resource also explains where the fiscal cliff came from and what will happen if we take no action in...
Other
National Association of Manufacturers: Home Page
This site is the home page of the National Association of Manufacturers and is a great starting point to learn more about modern manufacturing.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Growth of Populism
Western farmers organized in an attempt to have their issues heard politically. Read about the various farmers' organizations which developed into the idea of populism and the formation of the Populist Party.