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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Nothing to Buy

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
This site is a printable lesson that compares the command economy of Soviet Russia with the market economy of present day Russia. Lesson provides tables with data comparing prices within the two systems. Discussion questions are also...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Market Model

For Students 9th - 10th
This study resource will help students understand, and create, graphs that are critical skills in macroeconomics. This article reviews the market model. This resource is designed as a review for the AP Macroeconomics Test or a...
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Article
Lumen Learning

Boundless Economics: Introducing Market Failure

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the causes of market failure and possible governmental responses to such failure.
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Other

Amos Web Gloss Arama: Market Equilibrium

For Students 9th - 10th
This economic glossary site gives a basic definition of market equilibrium.
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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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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: The Great Depression 1929 1932: The Stock Market Crash of 1929

For Students 11th - 12th
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.
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eBook
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ch. 15: How the Foreign Exchange Market Works

For Students 11th - 12th
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...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: The Foreign Exchange Market

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and graphs related to the market for foreign exchange (FOREX). This resource is designed as a review for the AP Macroeconomics Test or a college-level macroeconomics course.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Changes in Foreign Exchange Markets & Net Exports

For Students 9th - 10th
For this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and graphs related to how changes in foreign exchange markets affect net exports in each country. This resource is designed as a review for the AP Macroeconomics Test or...
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Handout
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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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Are Market Oriented Environmental Tools?

For Students 9th - 10th
Market-oriented environmental tools are explained, and guided questions are provided. This article from Khan Academy is intended for students who are taking a microeconomics course.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Market Equilibrium, Disequilibrium, and Changes in Equilibrium

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and graphs used in the analysis of markets. Topics include how to use a market model to predict how price and quantity change in a market when demand changes, supply...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Money Market Model

For Students 9th - 10th
This study resource will help students understand, and create, graphs that are critical skills in macroeconomics. This article reviews the money market model.This resource is designed as a review for the AP Macroeconomics Test or a...
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Lesson Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Foreign Exchange Market Model

For Students 9th - 10th
This study resource will help students understand, and create, graphs that are critical skills in macroeconomics. This article reviews the foreign exchange market model.This resource is designed as a review for the AP Macroeconomics Test...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: Market Revolution: Society and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick comprehension check over the society and culture of the market revolution in the early 1800s.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Grenada: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Hurricane Ivan wreaked havoc on Grenada's economy. Find out how the country is recovering and what parts of the economy are growing. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Togo: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Togo's economy is based primarily on agriculture, but as you read this article, you will find that it is attempting to diversify in order to participate in the world market. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Henry David Thoreau, Excerpts From "Economy," Ch. 1 of Walden, 1854

For Students 9th - 10th
A chapter from Walden that critiques and challenges the new market economy of the nineteenth century.
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Website
Other

Amos Web: A Pedestrian's Guide to the Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Exploring the economy can be a fun adventure with the Pedestrian's Guide to the Economy. Use this site to find your answers to economic topics in a user-friendly format with comic strip guides.
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PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
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Other

Latin Focus: The Economy of Columbia

For Students 9th - 10th
Latin Focus provides a diverse selection of pages dealing with the economy of Columbia. Topics range from the stock market to unemployment.
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Handout
Geographic

Countries of the World: Austria

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the economy in Austria at this site. This page is easy to read and understand and provides good information about the structure of the Austrian market economy.
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Article
Hartford Web Publishing

World History Archives: Banditry Threatens the New Russia, Law

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about threats to Russia's free-market economy and the breakdown of law enforcement.
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Handout
Digital History

Digital History: Roots of American Economic Growth: Transformation of the Rural

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the changes in the American economy between 1820 and 1860 that resulted in a market economy encouraged by technological advances in manufacturing.

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