Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Working in a Global Economy
Debating the theories of globalization? Take advantage of the reading recommended here as well as the possibilities for discussion topics.
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
Utah State University
Teacher Link: Globalization
This is an excellent unit concerning globalization. It contains a great deal of background information about globalization, links to other websites, balanced views, questions, and activities. The goals and content are clear and the...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Politics of Global Financial Relations
Take advantage of these resources when analyzing the effects of the globalization of finances domestically and worldwide.
American Forum for Global Education
American Forum for Global Education: The New Frontier in Brazil: People and Environment
This is a lesson plan on the environmental aspects of economic development. Focusing on Brazil, the lesson takes students through the pros and cons associated with development and how multiple players are involved.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Smith, Marx, and Keynes
Spanning three centuries of history, from the dawn of the industrial age to modern times, three diverse thinkers developed their own landmark theories on commerce, labor, and the global economy. The three economists profiled in this...
Other
International Monetary Fund: World Economic Outlook Databases
These databases present economic data for individual countries, aggregated sets, and for commodity prices going back to 1999. The information is published twice a year.
Center for Educational Technologies
Wheeling Jesuit University: The Panama Canal: Economic Importance
The Panama Canal is not only important for the economy of Panama. It is also hugely important to the United States economy and to countries around the world. If it were to close, the entire global economy would suffer.
The World Bank
World Bank: Data Catalog
This resource provides statistical data on numerous categories for nearly every country in the world. A great tool for a comparative analysis. Human, natural, and capital resources are all included.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Interdependence
Use this interactive to explore how interconnected the global economy is. After creating a character, gather some clothes together and enter their origin information into your database. Then look at your own interdependence map and...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Economy of Panama
A description and economic indicators of the recent economy in Panama. It is current through 2015.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: Globalization
Reduced barriers to trade and communication across international boundaries have changed politics, culture, and economics across the globe.
Other
Global Issues: Causes of Debt Crisis
This resource provides economic analysis of mismanaged lending to underdeveloped countries that points toward causes of the debt crisis in Mexico and Latin America during the 80s.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Horn of Africa
This resource addresses the economies and geographic locations of African countries.
University of Nebraska Omaha
Ec Ed Web: Virtual Economics Web Companion
The Virtual Economics Web Companion for K-12 economics and social studies teachers was created by the National Council on Economic Education. A wide variety of educational materials and lesson plans can be accessed through this site....
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Nothing to Buy
This site is a printable lesson that compares the command economy of Soviet Russia with the market economy of present day Russia. Lesson provides tables with data comparing prices within the two systems. Discussion questions are also...
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)
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Where Did You Come From?
This site is an excellent lesson in which students explore the economic interdependence shared between the United States and Chile. Students will learn about the products imported from Chile and determine the reasons for trade between...
International Trade Administration
International Trade Administration
The home page of the International Trade Administration (ITA). Contains a large amount of data about various aspects of international trade. Tables are clearly marked and easily accessible.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Choice Is Us: Monopolies
This instructional activity introduces the concept of monopoly. It calls upon students to consider how monopoly power might affect the quality and price of goods and services offered to consumers. In light of what they learn about the...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour Extra: u.s. Economy's Troubles Hurt Alternative Energy Plans
Because of recession and the costs of gas on the decline, many worry that the search for new forms of energy will be put on hold. Read and discuss as a class these concerns. October 24, 2008
BBC
Bbc News: Africa's Economy: Poverty
Provides an overview of the issue of poverty in Africa. Four maps show the levels of poverty, debt, aid, and trade for each country in Africa.
Other
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City: Do I Have What It Takes Entrepreneur? [Pdf]
A series of lessons which introduces the concept of entrepreneurship and its importance in today's global economy.
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)