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Tilburg Univ, Center for Economic Research: Discussion

For Students 9th - 10th
Tilburg University's Center for Economic Research provides "Discussion Papers" about economic topics here. Papers are indexed and many can be downloaded.
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eBook
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ch. 16: Practical Problems With Discretionary Fiscal Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Understand how fiscal policy and monetary policy are interconnected, Explain the three lag times that often occur when solving economic problems, and Identify the legal...
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Other

Institute for Economic Analysis (Iea): Macroeconomics

For Students 9th - 10th
The economic approach of the Institute for Economic Analysis claims to "complete the Keynesian Revolution." This page provides links to articles, books, policy and analysis which describe more fully the Institute's support for the...
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Lesson Plan
University of Nebraska Omaha

Ec Ed Web: Virtual Economics Web Companion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Virtual Economics Web Companion for K-12 economics and social studies teachers was created by the National Council on Economic Education. A wide variety of educational materials and lesson plans can be accessed through this site....
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Website
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

Ascd: Public Policy: Stop Sequestration

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what sequestration is and how it impacts education. This resource includes an FAQ and explains how citizens can petition congress for change. Includes PDF resources.
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Website
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Department of Finance Canada: Fiscal Stimulus Budget 2009 Consultations

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the background for the discussion, by the Department of Finance, of possible initiatives to stimulate Canada's economy. Main points covered are economic growth, fiscal and monetary policy and challenges faced.
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Handout
Library of Economics and Liberty

Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Great Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
For upper level classes and abilities only. A very scholarly explanation of the causes of the Great Depression and steps Franklin Roosevelt to end it. An excellent source due to its thorough analysis and detail.
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Lesson Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Effect of Changes in Policies/economic Conditions on Foreign Exch

For Students 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and graphs related to how changes in economic policies or conditions can affect the foreign exchange market. This resource is designed as a review for the...
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Lesson Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Fiscal Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms, calculations, and graphs related to fiscal policy. Topics include how taxes and spending can be used to close an output gap, how to model the effect of a change in taxes...
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Other

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond provides access to information in the following categories: General Information, Monetary Policy & Business Conditions, Financial Services, Banking, Community Affairs, Consumer...
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eBook
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Chapter I: Welcome to Economics!: Key Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a list of economics key terms and definitions used in Chapter I: Welcome to Economics! of the TEA AP Macroeconomics online text.
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Website
Other

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York provides information in the following areas: About Us, Banking Information, Economic Education, Job opportunities, News Items, Publications, Economic Research, Savings Bonds,...
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Website
Other

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston provides information about: Quick Picks, About the Federal Reserve, Banking Information, Community Affairs, Economic Research, Educational Programs, Financial Services, and Publications.
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Unit Plan
Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: Finance and Money

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Module with video, activities and links to related resources explains basic concepts of money and finance, teaching us about the role of the Federal Rerserve System, U.S. Treasury and economics of the American family.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: Economists Call It Recession

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an article that examines the 2001 recession. Looks to economic research and experts to dissect the economic slow down. Includes a brief history of recessions since WWII and links to related stories.
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Gilded Age 1870 1900: Key Political Issues: Patronage, Tariffs, Gold

For Students 11th - 12th
Political patronage was a big problem in the late 19th century and led to corruption within the government. This made it difficult to reform the civil service. Tariffs were another big issue and affected economic groups in different...
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Website
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: The Great Depression Curriculum

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, a curriculum guide including six lessons that help students learn about the Great Depression and the economic impact on Americans who were part of it. Features video interviews with people who...
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Other

International Monetary Fund: The Imf at a Glance

For Students 9th - 10th
Key information and facts about the IMF are presented.
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Primary
Other

Treaty Establishing the European Community

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to the "Treaty establishing the European Community as Amended by Subsequent Treaties: ROME, 25 March 1957." Links are provided for each article.
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Website
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco provides information in the following categories: Inside the FRBSF, Economic Research, Financial Services, Economics Education, Community Affairs, Banking and Finance in the West,...
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Website
Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta provides access to information in the following categories: the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Federal Reserve System, Banking & Finance, Economics, Publications, Search, Site...
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Road to Emerald City Is Paved With Good Intentions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
'The Wizard of Oz' is perhaps the most popular film ever made. Generations of families have enjoyed this classic tale of Dorothy's struggle to return home from a faraway land. What is not well known, however, is that 'The Wonderful...
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Article
The Balance

The Balance: Do Tax Cuts Create Jobs? If So, How?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about different types of tax cuts the government can use to help control unemployment. The article explains how tax cuts create jobs, but it also suggests other steps the government can take that may be more effective.
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Other

Official Bank of Bangladesh

For Students 9th - 10th
Officially representing the Bangladesh Bank, this site offers many economic statistics and data. Links to the left give much background information the financial systems of Bangladesh.