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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Wealth of Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
Book 1, Chapters 1-11 from Adam Smith's The Wealth Of Nations dealing with the division of labor.
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Activity
Econoclass

Econoclass: Supply and Demand in Labor Markets

For Students 9th - 10th
This study of the demand for labor discusses supply, demand, equilibrium, and why wages in some professions are higher than in others.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Rise of American Industry

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
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...
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Article
Migration Policy Institute

Migration Policy Institute: South Korea: Balancing Labor Demand With Strict Control

For Students 9th - 10th
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)
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to Factor Markets

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice what you have learned about the supply of labor, the demand for labor, and the marginal revenue product of labor in this exercise.