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Metrocosm: The Shape of the Us Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Using cartograms, compare the GDP's of rural and urban areas in the Unites States. View the 10 largest metro areas by GDP and see how the US compares to the United Kingdom in terms of GDP.
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CNN

Cnn Money: Economy in the Balance

For Students 9th - 10th
What impact did the September 11, 2001 attacks have on the economy of the US and the global economy? This CNN Money article, written the day after the attack, assesses the already fragile condition of the US economy and speculates what...
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Singapore: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Singapore's robust economy based on international trade. This Country Studies article also has links to more specific articles about Singapore's economy.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Basic Ingredients of the Us Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Every economic system tries to anticipate and then meet human needs through the production and distribution of goods and services. The economic system is the mechanism that brings together natural resources, the labor supply, technology,...
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Social Science Education Consortium

Performance of National Economy: How Do We Measure the Economy's Health? [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This investigation helps students clarify economic performance measures. These include: percentage changes in the Gross Domestic Product or the Consumer Price Index, how the labor force is measured, the meaning of employment and...
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BBC

Bbc: Katrina 'Set to Slow Us Economy'

For Students 9th - 10th
September, 2005, report analyzing the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina on the United States.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: u.s. Economy at a Glance

For Students 9th - 10th
The seven major economic indicators for the U.S. economy are listed here in an easy to read chart. The seven indicators are unemployment rate, change in hourly employment, average hourly earnings, consumer price index, producer price...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: From Cold War to Culture Wars 1980 2000: Bill Clinton and New Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Page discusses the culture, economy and political atmosphere of the Bill Clinton era. Site includes questions for review and critical thinking, glossary and link to primary resources.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Germany: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Library of Congress presents a detailed page on the history of the economy of Germany. Also includes a link to more information on the country.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Massive Spending Bill Aims to Create Jobs, Strengthen Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
With fear in the eyes of the nation, NewsHour Extra provides highlights of President Obama's stimulus package followed by discussion questions. February 18, 2009.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: The United States Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a concise outlook of the United States Economy in the early twenty-first century. The summary is brief, but it is easy to read and understand. Includes numerous links to graphs.
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. State Department provides extensive information on Argentina at this site, including data on the population, geography, government and economy. (March 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information on the people, economy, government, and history of Panama. (March 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Ukraine

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Ukraine. (January 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of State profiles the Republic of Honduras. Features information on geography, people, government, economy, history, politics, foreign relations, and tourism. (September 2011)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Suriname

For Students 9th - 10th
Details about economy, people, government, politics, history, and foreign relations of Suriname. (June 2011
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to read about the Relations between the U.S. and Costa Rica. You can also find information on this site about other foreign relations, the government, economy, history, and society. (April 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Czech Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of State has a page containing "Background Notes" about Czech Republic. One can read information on Geography, People, Government, Economy, History, etc. (April 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Guatemala

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact file of information on Guatemala's geography, people, government, economy, history, politics, and foreign relations. (January 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Jamaica

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information on Jamaica's economy, government, history, and politics. (January 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Russia. (March 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Latvia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains info on the government, politics, economy, and people of Latvia. Information is current to November 2011.
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of the Dominican Republic. (March 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on Greece and its economy, geography, people, history, government, religion, and foreign relations, including U.S. Information is from March 2012.

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