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Auburn University

Auburn University: A Glossary of Political Economy Terms: Market

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent introduction to the concept of markets. Also includes links to related topics.
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Handout
Auburn University

Auburn University: Glossary of Political Economy Terms: Scarcity Explained

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very thorough definition of scarcity prepared by Dr. Paul Johnson of Auburn University. The site includes hyperlinks to related topics.
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Handout
Auburn University

Auburn University: Glossary of Political Economy Terms: Competition Defined

For Students 9th - 10th
This Auburn University site is a very good explanation of competition, including hyperlinks to related topics such as monopoly and substitute goods.
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Interactive
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Mystery of Is It Mine or Ours? (Student Version)

For Students 6th - 8th
Check out this informative economics website. "In this lesson, you will learn why some goods are considered to be 'private' goods and others are considered to be 'public' goods." This site contains an interactive activity.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: What Is Competition?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore the world of competition in business through this informative lesson plan.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs: Henry Ford: People and Discoveries

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a brief biographical sketch on Henry Ford and includes links to topics related to mass production (such as the moving assembly line).
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Article
Other

Economic Reasons for the Collapse of the Soviet Union

For Students 9th - 10th
This complicated essay describes the fall of the Soviet Union in economic terms, with an emphasis on the lack of production.
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Other

Stat Soft: Statistics Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.

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