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Siteseen: American Historama: Glass Steagall Banking Act of 1933
Read interesting facts about the Banking Act of 1933, or the Glass-Steagall Act. It prohibited commercial banks from engaging in the investment business and created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
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Maryland's American Job Centers Workforce Development & Adult Learning
Maryland American Job Centers provide a full range of assistance to job seekers and businesses (free of charge). The Centers are part of Maryland Jobs Now (MJN), a network of high-performing, results-oriented workforce organizations...
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Iagora: Strategies for International Jobs
This site from iagora gives sound advice when looking for an international job. The site tells what to expect and what is needed in order to make it internationally.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Singapore: Economy
A thorough look at the current state of the economy of Singapore from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. There is much data about the growth of the economy and international investment.
Microsoft
Microsoft: Making Good Technology Decisions: Establishing Decision Criteria
Discusses the important criteria to consider when deciding what technology to implement in an organization. It talks about technical fit, technology maturity, skills needed, time to market when building a technology, solution scope,...
Duke University
Duke University: Emergence of Advertising in America: 1850 1920
This timeline includes selected events in business technology, media, marketing, and advertising for 1850-1920.
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Merco Press: Brazil
MercoPress is an "Independent news agency" concentrating on Mercosur (Common Market of the South) countries and includes in its area of influence the South Atlantic and insular territories. The particular site focuses on Brazil, but...
University of Texas at Austin
Francais Interactif Money, Finance & Investments
Extensive vocabulary lists of all things financial. Video and audio clips to utilize vocab in context. Has interviews in French and links to internet activities and salient grammar points.
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Early Apple Business Documents
Apple, Inc. has played a major role in the personal computer and digital device market. This site presents some of the early documents in the company's history such as the Preliminary Confidential Offering Memorandum and the Preliminary...
BBC
Bbc: Bill Clinton's Economic Legacy
This vast BBC article covers almost everything about Clinton's economic legacy including the economic boom, budget surplus, and international trade deals.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: What Happened to Railroads?
Between the Civil War and World War II, railroads were one of the nation's most important businesses and an integral part of people's lives. In this lesson, students assume the role of detectives investigating why the rail companies...
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Nikkei Net (In English)
Nikkei Net is a daily business newspaper published in Tokyo, Japan. Content includes the top national and international news stories of the day, as well as extensive business, economic, and political coverage.
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My Perfect Resume: Data Sources on Riley Guide
Are you wanting to learn more about a company you may work for? This site from The Riley Guide provides resources to learn how to target and research potential employers.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The New Tycoons: J. Pierpont Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan was not business tycoon who made his money from manufacturing. Read about how he accumulated wealth, how he helped the government through some economic panics, and why the government took him to court.
Digital History
Digital History: Charles Ponzi
The stock market crash on October 29, 1929, was the culmination of fraudulent practices of many forms in the 1920s. Read about Charles Ponzi and his schemes to make money, stock swindles, and stock speculation.
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Nikkei Net (In Japanese)
Nikkei Net is a daily business newspaper published in Tokyo, Japan. Content includes the top national and international news stories of the day, as well as extensive business, economic, and political coverage. (Select "ENGLISH" from the...
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Wall Street Journal: Mc Donald's Launches New Ads, Hoping to Tap Goodwill [Doc]
This article discusses McDonald's new ad campaign in 1997 to compete against Burger King, Wendy's, and other restaurants in a very competitive market. (10/02/1997)
Mind Tools
Mind Tools: Improve Your Communications Skills
While the original audience for this site is the business community, the advice regarding communication skills is relevant for anyone, especially students who are preparing for the job market. Sections include tips on improving public...
Federal Trade Commission
On Guard Online: Are You a Shrewd Online Shopper?
Can you tell if an online marketer is safe to do business with? Play this online game from the Federal Trade Commission to see if you can pick the safest vendor and get tips on how to shop safely online.
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Foundation for Teaching Economics
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...
The Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Board: Beige Book
This page provides access to the Beige Book, published eight times per year. Each Federal Reserve Bank gathers anecdotal information on current economic conditions in its district through reports from bank and branch directors, and...
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Ad Cracker
In this website students can learn to create an international advertising agency. They will learn to write a brief, create a brand and position the product. They will also be introduced to the fundamentals of creative writing as well as...
PBS
Pbs: Who Made America?: Innovators: Ruth Handler
A California stenographer created the doll that became an American icon and a multibillion-dollar business.
Digital History
Digital History: Why It Happened
How did a country with such a booming economy in the 1920s sink into economic disaster in the 1930s? Prosperity was just an illusion. See the many causes of the Great Depression, and find out how all the signs were missed or disregarded.