New York Times
New York Times: China's Economic Influence
A slide show presentation with audio that presents China's economic power. Gives examples of how the Chinese economy is growing, in what ways their economy is growing, and whether or not it will continue to grow. (5 December 2004)
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)
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Confusion Over Inflation
Why do people worry about inflation? What are the economic effects of inflation?.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Structure of Costs in the Long Run
In the long run, you can change anything about your business, so all costs are variable.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Measuring the Size of the Economy: Gross Domestic Product
Read about Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and how we measure it.
Other
Investment Company Institute
A site to educate the public about the investment company business, encourage investment companies to operate by the highest ethical standards, and promote the interests of fund shareholders.
Other
Gazillionaire
Play the game of business strategy. Wheel and deal to "determine where supply meets demand." Fun way to learn about the business world.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Equilibrium in the Ad as Model
In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and graphs related to a short-run macroeconomic equilibrium. Topics include how to model a short-run macroeconomic equilibrium graphically as well as the relationship...
Other
Flasolar: Solar Energy
An overview of practical uses of solar energy. Information and basic facts about solar energy use in homes and businesses. Covers the history, economics, and ecology of solar energy and includes pictures and schematics of solar technology.
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Digital History
Digital History: The Theory of Laissez Faire [Pdf]
The economic philosophy of laissez-faire was espoused by Adam Smith in his book, Wealth of Nations. Read about the concepts of this philosophy, how it pertained to American business in the late 19h century, and what the drawbacks to...
Other
Co Op America
The Co-op America foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on fair economic practices to teach social and environmental responsibility. Their many programs such as Green Business, Green Energy, Fair Trade, Responsible Shopper...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Build Your Community
Students will learn about a variety of businesses and the service they provide to a community. They will build a town selecting seven business they feel would be the most important to have in order to live in this community.
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.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Understanding a Balance Sheet
A balance sheet shows the assets, liabilities, and net worth for a business on a given day. This business document is one of the major documents used in evaluating a business. Students will learn the components of a balance sheet by...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: A Peep for All Seasons
Support your Economics or History curriculum with this video that introduces students to Just Born, a candy manufacturer in Pennsylvania that is adapting its seasonal business model to changing times. Then, use the accompanying lesson...
Other
Co Op America
The Co-op America foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on fair economic practices to teach social and environmental responsibility. Their many programs such as Green Business, Green Energy, Fair Trade, Responsible Shopper...
PBS
Pbs Nova: Play a Virtual Market
Use this site to trade traditional stocks and learn how trading stocks in the market can increase your wealth (or decrease it too!)
Other
Official Bank of Bangladesh
Officially representing the Bangladesh Bank, this site offers many economic statistics and data. Links to the left give much background information the financial systems of Bangladesh.
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.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Did You Get the Message?
Advertising is the primary tool used by businesses to tell consumers about the goods and services they sell in the marketplace. Businesses also use advertising to try to convince consumers to buy what they are selling. Advertisements do...
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: What Is an Entrepreneur?
Introduces students to the motivations and decision making of entrepreneurs and discusses their economic impact.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Cpi the Crystal Ball
Governments and other financial organizations are constantly measuring trends in the economy to try to predict what will happen next. The ability to successfully predict economic trends has a profound effect on whether or not a business...
USA Today
Usa Today: Money
USA Today's Money section covers the very latest in domestic and world economic news. Coverage also includes in-depth articles and editorials.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Deceptive Advertising: Crossing the Line
Businesses use advertising to tell consumers about the goods and services they are selling. Businesses hope that their advertisements will convince people to buy their products. In this lesson plan, students examine the ground rules for...