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World Economic Forum: What the World's Waste Does to People in Poorer Countries
Describes the serious global waste crisis, the problem of plastic waste, the issue of wealthy countries exporting their trash to less-developed ones, informal waste management practices, and electronic waste dumps. The article ends with...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 9: Modern Times
This extensive learning module examines the extent to which conservatism successfully challenged liberal dominance in American culture and politics, and redefined economic policies and political behaviors. It looks at how the end of the...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Lesson Plan, Future of Haiti
In this lesson plan, designed for grades 7 -12, the students will explain the social and economic achievements of Haiti, articulate the horrific consequences of the earthquake, describe the ways the economy responded to catastrophe and...
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United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Organization affiliated with the United Nations whose purpose is to help "reduce poverty in countries with developing and transition economies through sustainable industrial growth".
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Invasive Species
This site explains what invasive species are and how widespread and detrimental their impact is on an ecosystem, on wildlife, and on humans. The methods by which they can travel are listed, and examples of invasive species are given. The...
WorldNews Network
World News Network
The World News Network covers topics from all over the globe, including business, economy, entertainment, sports, and more.
WorldNews Network
World News Network
The World News Network covers topics from all over the globe, including business, economy, entertainment, sports, and more.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 8: An Age of Confidence and Anxiety
This extensive learning module examines the United States' response to the global uncertainty and instability that followed World War II and the ways that marginalized groups challenged discrimination, and the counter-responses to their...
New York Times
New York Times: China's Economic Influence
A slide show presentation with audio that presents China's economic power. Gives examples of how the Chinese economy is growing, in what ways their economy is growing, and whether or not it will continue to grow. (5 December 2004)
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...
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Wisc Online: European Union
This is an animated resource that lists countries that have joined the European Union. Includes dates and maps of the countries.
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International Development Research Centre
IDRC is a Canadian Crown corporation created in 1970 to help developing countries find long-term solutions to the social, economic, and environmental problems they face. In addition to corporate information, their site offers a...
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International Monetary Fund: World Economic Outlook Databases
These databases present economic data for individual countries, aggregated sets, and for commodity prices going back to 1999. The information is published twice a year.
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Countries and Regions
This site contains links to many different countries around the world. Each country site gives information on the country and its poverty situation. The World Bank Group is involved in helping to eliminate poverty.
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Junior Achievement: Save Usa Interactive Lessons
Interactive money management lessons teach about spending, saving money, financial responsibility, credit, and financial planning.
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International Monetary Fund: Annual Report of the Executive Board
Annual reports of the IMF's activities and financial position going back to 1996. Can be downloaded and available in a variety of languages.
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Partnership for 21st Century Learning
The Partnership website is an excellent place to learn what 21st century skills are, why they are important and who is supporting their development. Be sure to check out the Learning Hub.
Robert Schenk, PhD
Cyber Economics: Comparative Advantage
Article with charts and links to related material discusses how free trade is a result of comparative advantage, and how consumers can consume beyond their original production possibilities frontier if they specialize and trade.
International Trade Administration
International Trade Administration
The home page of the International Trade Administration (ITA). Contains a large amount of data about various aspects of international trade. Tables are clearly marked and easily accessible.
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Sierra Club of Canada
The Sierra Club of Canada site covers energy, environment, biodiversity, and sustainable economy issues.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Society: The Trading Game
Students simulate the trading of goods between countries. Then they reflect on the challenges of trade between countries.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 15: How the Foreign Exchange Market Works
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Define foreign exchange market; Describe different types of investments like foreign direct investments, portfolio investments, and hedging; Explain how the appreciating...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 18: Macroeconomic Policy Around the World: Problems
This section provides five problems to solve based on the information presented in Ch. 18: Macroeconomic Policy Around the World from the Texas Gateway AP Macroeconomics online textbook.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: American Ideas About Trade [Pdf]
American businessmen in the late 18th and 19th centuries were very interested in finding markets all over the world for their goods and actively pursuing opportunities for foreign trade. The young nation needed to earn money to pay back...
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