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Primary
The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: Structural Changes in the Economy and Financial Markets

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a speech given by Alan Greenspan December 5, 2000. It discusses the economic changes the United States had undergone in the 1990s. The reading is sophisticated, but some of the information is written to be accessible to...
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Lesson Plan
Social Science Education Consortium

Performance of National Economy: How Do We Measure the Economy's Health? [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This investigation helps students clarify economic performance measures. These include: percentage changes in the Gross Domestic Product or the Consumer Price Index, how the labor force is measured, the meaning of employment and...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Economy of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia gives the reader excellent insight into the United States economy. Includes historical references, the influence of technology, resources, and the role of government. Includes numerous charts and...