Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Government Spending: Why Do We Spend the Way We Do?
This lesson plan reviews how the government spends money. It shows how the government's needs have changed over the years. To learn more about this area of economics use this informative website.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Clean Land Thanks to Us! (Student Page)
How does the government raise money to fund government agencies like the EPA? Through taxes. This lesson looks at the different taxes that are paid by US citizens and how the money is used for things such as cleaning up the environment.
CNN
Cnn Money: Debt Ceiling
This slideshow explains what the debt ceiling is and how it impacts the government of the United States.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Brunei: Government
Read about the government of Brunei, which is controlled by the Sultan for the good of its people. You can find out about the judiciary in addition to how the government spends its money to help the population. From the U.S. State Dept....
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Jesse 'The Body' Wants to Give Money Away!
During his campaign for governor of the State of Minnesota, former professional wrestler Jesse "The Body" Ventura, promised to return to the taxpayers of Minnesota the budget surpluses that had been accumulating in the state. Upon...
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Texas Transparency: Taxes and Revenue: Where the Money Comes From
With these data visualization resources, sources of state government revenue are easily accessible. See a large array of data, providing the tools needed to drill down to specific information and see trends in action.
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Follow the Money
This site provides information on how money is spent and received in state government. It bills itself as an "independent source of information on campaign contributions in state politics for reporters, researchers and the general public."
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 lesson as well as important discussion questions for individual and class consideration.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Where Does the Money Come From?
With very few exceptions, the U.S. federal government does not have an "income" to spend providing goods and services. The money used for federal spending programs must be collected as federal taxes, or it must be borrowed. This lesson...
Curated OER
Biz/ed: Government Expenditure Theories the Multiplier 10bn Expenditure
When the government increases the level of its spending, the effects will often go well beyond the spending itself. There will often be knock-on effects in the economy as well. To illustrate this, consider the example of previously...
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The Texas Economy: Texas School Funding at a Glance
See the breakdown of Texas public school revenues including local, state, and federal monies. Totals for these revenue sources include state spending not reported by school districts, such as state purchases of textbooks.
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Fas Texas: Public Education Funding in Texas
A nice overview with fast facts about Texas Public Education funding complete with graphs and bulleted explanations.
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The Concord Principles: An Agenda for a New Democracy
Read Ralph Nader's views on taking back power from self-serving institutions and the political system. This article written in 1992 sets forth ten arguments of how democracy has been abused and the means by which citizens can regain...
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Texas Transparency: Revenue by Source for Fiscal Year 2018
Ever wondered where a state the size of Texas gets all its revenue? Look no longer. Here is a table of all state tax collections organized by major tax.
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Tx Transparency: Sources of Revenue: State Taxes in Texas 1977 2014 [Pdf]
This in-depth publication is intended as a quick guide to the history and current status of Texas state revenue sources.