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Information Technology Associates

Ita: Australia: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Australian economy with related statistics and figures, such as GDP, inflation rates, unemployment rates, and much more.
Website
Other

Latin Focus: The Economy of Columbia

For Students 9th - 10th
Latin Focus provides a diverse selection of pages dealing with the economy of Columbia. Topics range from the stock market to unemployment.
Article
CNN

Cnn Money: Us Unemployment Soars

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the impact of 911 and how, as the economy worsened in 2001, more and more employers cut jobs amounting to the highest job cuts seen in over 20 years.
Article
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for Intl. Peace: China's Economic Prospects 2006 2020 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In this April 2007 paper, the report provides forecast on how well the Chinese economy will grow and also examines the problems that will occur as a result of this strong growth. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Article
CNN

Cnn: Economists Call It Recession

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an article that examines the 2001 recession. Looks to economic research and experts to dissect the economic slow down. Includes a brief history of recessions since WWII and links to related stories.
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: The Great Depression 1929 1932: The Stock Market Crash of 1929

For Students 11th - 12th
Discusses what caused the 1929 stock market crash and why the American economy went so rapidly and dramatically downhill. Also explains how a stock market crash can have such a far-reaching impact.
Article
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Kennedy Acts on Domestic Front

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the domestic policies of President John F. Kennedy, touching on the economy, unemployment, social security, and racial discrimination.
Lesson Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Phillips Curve Model

For Students 9th - 10th
This study resource will help learners understand, and create, graphs that are critical skills in macroeconomics. This article reviews the Phillips Curve Model. This resource is designed as a review for the AP Macroeconomics Test or a...