Explore the reasons people migrate to other towns, regions, or in some cases countries. This learning module investigates the economic pull for people along the Mexican border to cross into the United States.

Obama outlines his plan to meet the "most serious economic crisis since the Great Depression." This report lists immediate actions that should be taken such as job creation, relief for struggling families, and assistance for homeowners.

Scholarly article which discusses the cost of lightning and thunderstorms. Provides information about the economic cost and a personal cost, as well as discusses what one can do to prevent or limit the costs of lightning.

This website contains the complete text of Alfred Marshall's most famous publication, Principles of Economics.

Economics learning module with interactive assignments, projects and assessment discusses the interplay of demand, supply and market forces.

Economics learning module on how economic activity is measured. Comprehensive materials and interactive lessons.

The budget for 2009, announced by the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, is summarized. The Economic Action Plan for Canada provides almost $30 billion in support to the Canadian economy which is equivalent to 1.9 percent of...

A wealth of information on economic justice in the United States.

This is an excellent resource for learning about the USSR and The Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (COMECON). Provides a great background of its origins, membership, evolution, and plans. Nicely broken down into chunks to allow for...

From the May/June, 1990 issue of Economic Review, you can read a multi-page analysis of the Panic of 1907, including its historical background, and what could be learned from it. [PDF]

An extensive look at the consequences of manifest destiny, with emphasis on six different topics for student discussions. These include the growth of a national market economy, the impact of drastic economic changes on American society,...

A report on trends in business cycles and characteristics which tend to show signs of future economic development. A question and answer session is also provided at the end of the report. The data is provided in an Excel spreadsheet,...

Learning module for AP Government and Politics course explores the political and economic changes in six countries during the 20th and 21st Centuries. Includes multi-media and interactive resources.

Economics learning module in microeconomics discusses doing business in a market economy.

US History learning module on westward expansion and economic growth. Interactive multi-media resources, assignments, projects and assessment.

The homepage of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) provides links to articles and issues concerning the economies of East Asia and Pacific nations.

A very thorough look at the industrial growth in the North because of the advent of the Industrial Revolution in America. See what industries grew, how factories became more productive, and find out how the states cultivated economic...

The Congress passed and President Bush signed this tax cut bill, titled "Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001." It caused a great deal of controversy. Learn about this law and read the debate that took place in the...

This section from an Economics textbook explains why natural monopolies are allowed and how those monopolies can be regulated, usually by government, so that both companies and consumers are dealt with fairly.

This learning module looks at the impact of economic development on the environment. It begins with a look at a serious pollution problem in China, then looks at waste reduction and climate change. Includes an animation, images, and videos.

Updated daily, the NBER follows trends of the economy and tracks them. The reports are archived and an RSS feed is available.

An incredible site! This is an interactive textbook that clearly and concisely covers any topic you can think of under both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Select "Table of Contents" to begin.

A lesson plan that looks at the 2004 election in the United States and the country's economic issues. Which candidate do you think has the best economic policy?

An introductory course in labor economics from MIT. Emphasizes applied microeconomics and empirical analysis. Includes suggested readings, assignments, and exams.