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Banana Link: International Trade of Bananas

For Students 9th - 10th
This website from BananaLink.org provides information about the international trade in bananas. This trade raises many ethical issues in business and economic activity, and the site is a useful source of case study material.
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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 Includes historical references, the influence of technology, resources, and the role of government.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...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Right Job for the Tortoise and the Hare

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This entertaining lesson teaches your primary students about the value of specialized labor within a community, via The Tortoise and The Hare. This classic story also reinforces character education values of respect and friendship....
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Other

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City: Do I Have What It Takes Entrepreneur? [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A series of lessons which introduces the concept of entrepreneurship and its importance in today's global economy.
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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: What Can I Do With a Major In

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking to explore possible career paths based on a college major? Explore possible career titles, major skills and characteristics, and websites related to your choice of college major.
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Consumer Protection Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The media fills us in on the most recent scams around town and the nation. Taking part in this project will educated students on the scams that are out there and question the rights consumers have and the role governments should take in...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Do I Look Like I'm Made of Money?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
One of the most common replies given by parents when their children ask for money is "Do I look like I'm made of Money?" This instructional activity is designed to educate young scholars about the need for money as a generally accepted...
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Gazillionaire

For Students 9th - 10th
Play the game of business strategy. Wheel and deal to "determine where supply meets demand." Fun way to learn about the business world.
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El Financiero

For Students 9th - 10th
El Financiero is a national economic and financial newspaper published in Quito, Ecuador. Written in Spanish.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Mellon Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
The strategy behind the Mellon Plan, introduced by the Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon, was to lower taxes to free up money that could be then be invested in business to create jobs and improve the economy ensuring financial...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link:the Collapse of Corporate Giants: The New Dr. Evils?

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson, learn the difference between unethical actions and criminal behavior.
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A to Z Home's Cool

A to Z Home's School: Money Matters

For Students 6th - 8th
This homeschooling resource contains useful links to lessons for children about money and economics.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Building Blocks of Keynesian Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Keynesian economics focuses on explaining why recessions and depressions occur and offering a policy prescription for minimizing their effects. The Keynesian view of recession is based on two key building blocks: recessions occur when...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Adjusting Nominal Values to Real Values

For Students 9th - 10th
When you examine economic statistics, it's crucial to distinguish between nominal and real measurements so you know whether or not inflation has distorted a given statistic. Learn how to adjust GDP numbers for inflation in this article....
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Structure of Costs in the Long Run

For Students 9th - 10th
In the long run, you can change anything about your business, so all costs are variable.
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Article
Investopedia

Investopedia: Governments' Influence on Markets

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at how the government affects the markets and influences business in ways that often have unexpected consequences.

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