Auburn University
Auburn University: Glossary of Political Economy Terms: Monetary Policy Defined
This site provides a very thorough definition of the economic concept of monetary policy. The explanation is by Dr. Paul Johnson of Auburn University
Curated OER
Cbc.ca: Hard Times Canadians Suffer
During the Great Depression, Canada was one of the very hardest hit countries.An overview is given of the fall of the stock market, unemployment, economic crisis, Dust Bowl years.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Chapter 11: The Phillips Curve
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Explain the Phillips curve, noting its impact on the theories of Keynesian economics; graph a Phillips curve; Identify factors that cause the instability of the Phillips...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Where Did All the Money Go? The Great Depression Mystery
Use this lesson plan to have students investigate how the American economy went from boom to bust in the 1920s. Find the resources needed for the activity as well as important discussion questions for individual and class consideration.
Other
Au: Frances Perkins on the Social Security Act (1935)
Here is a speech given by Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor in the administration of Franklin Roosevelt, praising the passage of the Social Security Act in 1935. See how this groundbreaking legislation would help the elderly, disabled,...
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Great Depression 1929 1932: The Stock Market Crash of 1929
Discusses what caused the 1929 stock market crash and why the American economy went so rapidly and dramatically downhill. Also explains how a stock market crash can have such a far-reaching impact.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 14: Pitfalls for Monetary Policy
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Analyze whether monetary policy decisions should be made more democratically; Calculate the velocity of money; Evaluate the central bank's influence on inflation,...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Mounting Losses
As unemployment continued to climb well into 2001, Jim Lehrer's NewsHour presents an in-depth discussion about unemployment, which sectors of industry it has hit the hardest, and the most recent unemployment trends.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Kennedy Acts on Domestic Front
Outlines the domestic policies of President John F. Kennedy, touching on the economy, unemployment, social security, and racial discrimination.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: The Great Depression Curriculum
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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Phillips Curve in the Keynesian Perspective
Read about how we can use the Keynesian perspective to think about the common tradeoff between low inflation and low unemployment.
Econoclass
Econoclass: Spending and Output Strings
In this classroom activity, "output" cards and "spending" cards are placed on a string. As each increase or decrease, the economy faces more unemployment or inflation. A good visual device to study the relationships among output,...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Luxembourg
Great information about Luxembourg, including the economy.
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills: Recession
Learn about recessions, periods of economic slowdown often marked by high rates of unemployment, plunging stock prices, lower corporate profitability, and consumer anxiety.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 16: Government Budgets & Fiscal Policy: Automatic Stabilizers
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Describe how discretionary fiscal policy can be used by the federal government to stabilize the economy, Identify examples of automatic stabilizers, and Understand how a...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Sinking Deeper and Deeper
Read about the creeping descent into depression in the United States upon the crash of the stock market. Find out how the economy collapsed, and how that affected employment and the lives of millions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Changes in the Ad as Model in the Short Run
In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and graphs related to changes in the AD-AS model. Topics include AD shocks, such as changes in consumption, investment, government spending, or net exports, and supply...
Digital History
Digital History: Reaganomics
This on "Reaganomics," President Reagan's economic policy during his two presidential terms in the 1980s, discusses his laissez-faire approach and tax-cutting, which contributed to the economic recovery of that period.
BBC
Bbc: Bill Clinton's Economic Legacy
This vast BBC article covers almost everything about Clinton's economic legacy including the economic boom, budget surplus, and international trade deals.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Phillips Curve Model
This study resource will help young scholars understand, and create, graphs that are critical skills in macroeconomics. This article reviews the Phillips Curve Model. This resource is designed as a review for the AP Macroeconomics Test...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: The Phillips Curve
In this instructional activity summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and graphs related to the Phillips curve. Topics include the the short-run Phillips curve (SRPC), the long-run Phillips curve, and the relationship...
Other
Economic Statistics for Sweden
This site offers a number of vital statistics for Sweden, including population, unemployment & import/exports. Also includes links to related sites.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 18: Introduction to Macroeconomic Policy Around the World
In this chapter, you will learn about the following: Diversity of countries and economies across the world, Improving countries' standards of living, Causes of unemployment around the world, Causes of inflation in various countries and...
Information Technology Associates
Geographic.org: Country Profiles
Statistical information about different countries in the world including the economies and rate of unemployment. With links to CIA World Fact Book going back many years.