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International Monetary Fund: Globalization and Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of a speech given by Michel Camdessus of the International Monetary Fund about "Globalization and Asia: The Challenges for Regional Cooperation and the Implications for Hong Kong." (March 7, 1997)
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International Monetary Fund: Moldova Letter of Intent (1999)

For Students 9th - 10th
Sent July 29, 1999 by the Moldovan government to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), this letter and memorandum details Moldova's plans to achieve economic stability during the 1999 fiscal year in order to encourage the IMF to provide...
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International Monetary Fund: Annual Report of the Executive Board

For Students 9th - 10th
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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The International Monetary Fund

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the IMF home page, it has links to what they do, how they work, and any other information you would need.
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International Monetary Fund: Monetary Mania

For Students 9th - 10th
Great interactive online trivia quiz that lets you test your knowledge of macroeconomics against two other fictional players. Pick your player and go!
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International Monetary Fund: World Economic Outlook Databases

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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International Monetary Fund: Trading Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive simulation and role-playing activity based on a fast-paced game that challenges the player to buy low and sell high. The simulation is a trading model that matches the player with computerized traders from around the world.
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International Monetary Fund: All About Money [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A valuable resource for educators who are teaching their students about money. A series of lesson plans cover everything from the different forms of currency over time, to trade and economic growth and exchange. Activities and games are...
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International Monetary Fund: The Imf at a Glance

For Students 9th - 10th
Key information and facts about the IMF are presented.
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International Monetary Fund: Monetary Mania

For Students 9th - 10th
All right, Angie. Now it's time to meet the other contestants. Nori is a typical high school student. She's always interested in learning more about money-especially how to earn it-but she hasn't taken any economics classes at school....
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International Monetary Fund: Where & What in the World Is Money?

For Students 9th - 10th
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has created this interactive game that takes students on a time machine ride through history in order to learn about the different forms of money from the past.
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International Monetary Fund: Exchange Rate Regimes

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to the book "Exchange Rate Regimes in an Increasingly Integrated World Economy" by Michael Mussa, Paul Masson, Alexander Swoboda Esteban Jadresic, Paolo Mauro, and Andy Berg. Individual chapters can be downloaded.
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Global Exchange: World Bank/imf Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
This Global Exchange site explains what the World Bank and the IMF do and their history. A chart provides information showing the impact the IMF has on different classes of people.
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Teaching American History

Teaching American History: United Nations Conference at Bretton Woods

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of the agreements created by the United Nations in the summer of 1944 concerning foreign trade and banking.
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Tds: Ghana: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
You can read about Ghana's struggles with its economy over the past 40 years, and how it is working to strengthen the economy currently to improve the lives for its citizens. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Liberia: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
The economy of Liberia was shattered because of its civil war. Read about the current steps that are being taken to rebuild the country and its economy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Council of Foreign Relations

Terrorism Questions and Answers: Economics

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of an extensive website from the Council on Foreign Relations devoted to understanding all aspects of terrorism and its implications for the United States, this section focuses on the economic impact of the September 11, 2001...
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Global Exchange: World Bank/imf Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
This Global Exchange site explains exactly what World Bank/IMF is, how it affects different economies, and its drawbacks. Contains chart on what impacts certain World Bank/IMF programs have on the rich and poor.
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Tds: Mozambique: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at how Mozambique is reviving and expanding its economy, which has great potential especially in the agricultural sector. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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PBS

Commending Heights

For Students 9th - 10th
These interviews with individuals central to the development of ISI (import substitution industrialization) in Latin American economies features discussions of the controversial practice of ISI and its subsequent failure to jump start...
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Tds: Cameroon: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
The economy of Cameroon has encountered many bumps along the road, but you can read about the government's attempt to get it back on track by meeting its financial obligations. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Eritrea: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the economy of Eritrea which is affected by border wars and drought. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Moldova: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A current look at the economy of Moldova and the problems it has had with its energy dependency. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Tanzania: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Tanzania is making attempts to improve its economy to help its citizens. Find out the major sources of income, the exports, and major trading partners. Information is from the U. S. State Dept. Background Notes.