Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Wealth of Nations
Book 1, Chapters 1-11 from Adam Smith's The Wealth Of Nations dealing with the division of labor.
Econoclass
Econoclass: Supply and Demand in Labor Markets
This study of the demand for labor discusses supply, demand, equilibrium, and why wages in some professions are higher than in others.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Rise of American Industry
The Industrial Revolution came to America, smuggled in by Samuel Slater, who brought plans for a cotton-spinning mill. See how the growth of industry led to the growth of corporations, the growth of the nation geographically, and the...
Migration Policy Institute
Migration Policy Institute: South Korea: Balancing Labor Demand With Strict Control
This article examines South Korea's changing labor force, as their economy is growing and many refugees from North Korea look to earn a living. (Date of Article: Dec. 2004)
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to Factor Markets
Practice what you have learned about the supply of labor, the demand for labor, and the marginal revenue product of labor in this exercise.