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Lesson Plan
Other

Explaining the u.s. Trade Deficit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discusses how the U.S. has been lowering its trade deficit. This paper is very detailed with information and graphs for the student who is familiar with global trade.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Bill Clinton's Economic Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
This vast BBC article covers almost everything about Clinton's economic legacy including the economic boom, budget surplus, and international trade deals.
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Graphic
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: Total Value of u.s Imports and Exports [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Chart of total value of imports and exports of selected years from 1790 to 1900 in dollars. There are also questions that go along with the charts/graphs.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Is Walmart Good for America?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Designed for teachers in conjunction with a documentary by the same name. Lesson ideas, handouts and other resources make this work as a standalone site.
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eBook
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Chapt. 9: Difference Between Level of Trade and the Trade Balance

For Students 9th - 10th
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Identify three factors that influence a country's level of trade and Differentiate between balance of trade and level of trade.
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eBook
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Chapter 9: The Pros and Cons of Trade Deficits and Surpluses

For Students 9th - 10th
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Identify three ways in which borrowing money or running a trade deficit can result in a healthy economy, and Identify three ways in which borrowing money or running a...