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Library of Economics and Liberty

Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Business Cycles

For Students 9th - 10th
Definition, description, and examples of business cycles in the economy.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: Beyond Shocks: What Causes Business Cycles?

For Students 9th - 10th
"Beyond Shocks: What Causes Business Cycles?" Conference Series No. 42, June 1998, from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. A collection of articles that can be downloadable in PDF format.
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Other

Foundation for Teaching Economics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Foundation for Teaching Economics provides lesson plans and curriculum materials in a variety of areas of economics. Games and exercises enhance the lessons provided. Teachers can search by keywords or choose lessons from the list...
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James Madison University

James Madison University: Online High School Economics Lessons

For Teachers 9th - 10th
James Madison University has developed a variety of online economic lessons for high school students. Explore basic economic and financial concepts.
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University of Nebraska

Nebraska Council on Economic Education (Ncee)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The NCEE's mission is to "improve school economic education programs throughout Nebraska." Its website provides information on the organization and resources for the classroom teacher.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Principles of Macroeconomics: Business Cycles, Aggregate Demand and Supply

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at the way aggregate demand and supply affect the business cycle. Information used is current to 2003. From the Department of Economics at the University of Colorado.
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Wolters Kluwer

Small Business Guide: Should You Lease or Buy a Facility?

For Students 9th - 10th
Once a location is chosen, one needs to determine if leasing or buying the property is the most economical. Links to leasing, buying, and comparing the economics are provided.
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Wolters Kluwer

Small Business Guide: What Are Your Goals?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the economic, personal, and retirement goals of an entrepreneur. The importance of goals and quantifying them in relation to business plans are linked.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Business Cycles

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms, concepts, and graphs related to the business cycle. Topics include the four phases of the business cycle and the relationship between key macroeconomic indicators at...
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Real Business Cycles: A Legacy of Countercyclical Policies

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explores the relationship of a real business cycle theory to existing and prospective countercyclical policies. (Published March 1, 1999)
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Old Business, New Business

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson students are introduced to several businesses from the past. They see that, while the names for these businesses are different, many of the elements of that job are seen in occupations today. The web site, "Business Cards"...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Business Ownership: How Sweet It Can Be!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, young scholars research the three basic types of business organization: sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Considering the advantages and disadvantages of each, they function as consultants offering...
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BBC

Bbc: Bill Clinton's Economic Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
This vast BBC article covers almost everything about Clinton's economic legacy including the economic boom, budget surplus, and international trade deals.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Economic Growth

For Students 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and concepts related to economic growth, including expansion of capital, technological change, and human capital. This resource is designed as a review...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Business Ownership: The Franchise Option

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore an alternative to starting a business from scratch- investing in a franchise. They begin by considering the pros and cons of a franchise and whether this form of business is an option that would fit their personality and...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Jokes, Quotations, and Cartoons in Economics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will apply their knowledge of economics to the analysis and interpretation of jokes, quotations, and cartoons in economics. Students will watch a Paul Solman video of an interview of Yoram Bauman, the Stand up Economist....
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Economic Sectors and International Development

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using poverty rate as a measure of development, learners select countries five at a time to compare how resources are allocated to three economic sectors (agriculture, industrial, service). After making comparisons, students will...
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Council for Economic Education

Econedlink: Economic Growth Video and Quiz

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This video teaches the concept of Economic Growth. Economic growth refers to the ability of the economy to increase its total real output or real GDP, or its real output per person. The website contains an interactive quiz and links for...
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University of Oxford (UK)

American National Biography Online: Depressions, Economic

For Students 9th - 10th
Depressions are sustained troughs in the business cycle characterized by declines in output, employment, income, and trade. While they date from the earliest years of American history, little is known about them from the Colonial Era....
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Other

Council for Ethics in Economics

For Students 9th - 10th
The Council for Ethics in Economics is a worldwide association of leaders in business, education, and other professions working together to strengthen the ethical fabric of business and economic life.
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Other

U.s. Business Cycle Expansions and Contractions

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed chart showing the number and duration of the business cycle in the United States, from 1854 to the present.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Marketplace: Doing Business in Afghanistan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In May 2002, delegates from governments, international companies, and financial institutions met at a United Nations conference in Tehran to discuss the reconstruction of Afghanistan. Afghanistan's officials say that to create a viable...
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Other

Usa: Small Business and the Corporation: Chapter 4

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter 4 provides an overview of economic factors and illustrates the differences between small business and the corporation and the role they each play in the American economy.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Serving Up Economics

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This lesson plan describes how students can use a restaurant setting to study the basic concepts of economics, while they learn business, math, and even get to eat.

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