Travel Document Systems
Tds: Tunisia: Economy
This comprehensive look at the economy of Tunisia includes information about its revenue-generating industries, trade agreements, average annual income, and governmental oversight of some of the economy. Information from the U. S. State...
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Tds: Uganda: Economy
Read about Uganda's economy and the government's current attempts to put the country on a solid footing. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Egypt: Economy
Find out what the Egyptian government is doing to jump-start its economy. Although based on agriculture, see how the economy is branching out into other sectors to provide jobs for millions of Egyptians. Information is from the U.S....
Virtual Bangladesh
Virtual Bangladesh: Communications
This Virtual Bangladesh site provides information on the communications systems of Bangladesh. Statistics on telephones and the Internet are offered.
Other
Ncsl: State Economic Stimulus Plans
This 2009 chart shows sixteen U.S. state-level stimulus plans in response to the economic crisis.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Cambodia: Economy
A discussion of the present state of the economy in Cambodia from the CIA World Fact Book. Find out about the garment industry and read the chart that has information about the economy as a whole.
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Tds: Malaysia: Economy
Learn about Malaysia's booming economy based on both services and industry. The government's active role has encouraged Malay ownership of corporations. Information from U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Libya: Economy
A look at the current state of the economy of Libya. Although rich in oil reserves, there are still many problems with government control of the economic structure. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Tds: Sudan: Economy
Read about Sudan's economy and the diversification of that economy. Current information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Djibouti: Economy
An interesting look at the economy of Djibouti, a tiny country that takes full economic advantage of its strategic location on the Horn of Africa.
Federal Reserve Bank
Ask Dr. Econ: How Many Recessions Have Occurred in the u.s. Economy?
Resource takes a look at the period from the 1940s to the end of 2007 and explores in depth the topic of recessions and how many have actually occurred.
Other
Tax Foundation: Poll Shows We're Ready for Tax Reform
This article and analysis shows that several congressional tax reform proposals would lower tax burden for middle-class. (April 14, 2005)
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Iraq
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Iraq. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
Hofstra University
Hofstra University: Transport and Economic Development
This site, geared towards upper-level students, discusses the effects of transportation on the economy and geography. Includes definitions of primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary economic activities.
Other
Embassy of Jordan: The Economy
Detailed information about the status of the economy in Jordan. In addition to standard statistics, there is information on the role of the government in the economy and legislative and regulatory reform.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Iceland
This site provides general information on Iceland about their people, climate, geography and more.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Austria
See a map of Austria and read about the country's geography, government. people, economy and more.
BBC
Bbc: Why Greece's Problems Matter
BBC correspondent Jorn Madslien summarizes the economic problems plaguing Greece and discusses why these problems are significant to the global community. (February 11, 2010)
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: National Council of Economic Education: Capital Chips
This site has a multi-part lesson that explores several aspects of productivity. The site incorporates online resources and activities.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Economy and Industry
Read about the economy of Japan, which is based mainly on manufacturing. You can also find out about their agriculture and transportation systems from this article from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Bangladesh Communications
This chart summarizes communication facts of Bangladesh including data on telephones, televisions, radios and internet usage.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: What's It Worth? Thinking About Weights and Measures
A instructional activity on the system of currency used by the Akan people of Ghana and how it compares to systems used today.
US Energy Information Administration
Energy Information Administration: China
Information on China's economy and use of energy.
Other
Oecd: Millennium Development Goals [Pdf]
This site is a list of goals and targets set forth for the new Millennium as decided by the Millennium Declaration which was signed by 189 countries worldwide. Some of the goals involve topics such as improving primary education,...