Curated OER
Bottled Water Ban
Convenience, taste, portability ... what's not to love about bottled water? Apparently, a lot. Scholars analyze the four main arguments supporting and opposing the sale of bottled water. They explore the health, environmental, and...
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...
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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.
United Nations
United Nations: Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Population
An excellent source for credible population data. Contains links to the world population data and demographic trends and themes.
Other
Global Policy Forum: Inequality of Wealth
Inequality of wealth in both the U.S. and world is a controversial topic. This site from the Global Policy Forum contains a series of articles that address this topic. Great for student research.
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Oecd: Organisation for Economic Co Operation and Development
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) groups 29 member countries into an organization that provides governments a setting in which to discuss, develop and perfect economic and social policy.
Columbia University
Nasa: Sedac: Poverty and Economic Indicators
[Free Registration/Login Required] A collection of twelve data sets from SEDAC (Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center) that examine global poverty and economic factors that contribute to poverty. They look at infant mortality,...
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Prospects for Development
This site deals with the fragile economic recovery of developing nations.
Other
National Bureau of Economic Research: Banking Crisis
A thorough summary on the banking crisis of 2008 is provided by the NBER. (2008)
Other
Gscrp: Social, Economic and Political Change
The Global Social Change Research Project discusses why society develops the way that it does, how the various political systems develop, and how different customs and social systems come about. Some specific topics include: "what is...
Other
International Institute for Sustainable Development
The IISD--the International Institute for Sustainable Development--provides information on all aspects of sustainable development: business, climate change, economic policy, energy, and natural resources. Its website also includes...
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.
Oswego City School District
Regents Prep: Global History: Neolithic Revolution : Economic System
A concise overview of the economic system created during the Neolithic Revolution.
Digital History
Digital History: The Great Depression in Global Perspective
This article gives a great overview of the effects of the Great Depression all over the world. Find the four main responses of various countries to the depression, and see how some of these responses brought about World War II.
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...
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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...
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Keidanren: Political and Economic Outlook in Japan
A speech given at the Japan-U.S. Business Conference in July, 2000. It tells us about the current political situation after the recent general election. It then reports on the recovery the economy is having in Japan.
PBS
Pbs: Global Connections in Liberia
PBS profiles the African nation of Liberia with a timeline, film, essays, and lessons for students and teachers.
PBS
Frontline: Inside the Meltdown
A fascinating report complete with interviews of those closest to the matter, videos, etc. regarding the 2008-2009 economic crisis is provided by Frontline.
Other
International Development Research Centre
IDRC is a Canadian Crown corporation created in 1970 to help developing countries find long-term solutions to the social, economic, and environmental problems they face. In addition to corporate information, their site offers a...
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Acdi/voca: Expanding Opportunities Worldwide
ACDI/VOCA is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to alleviating poverty worldwide through broad-based economic growth.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: On the Road in China
A comprehensive seven part series from August 2004, that examins the social, political, and economic changes seen across China as it develops into a global super power. Provides links to numerous related stories.
Other
International Orthodox Christian Charities
The IOCC's mission is to "provide assistance to the poor, either in response to emergencies or long term socio-economic development needs". Find articles, pictures, video, and other resources.
Other
Mercy Usa for Aid & Development
This non-profit organization focuses on improving health and promoting economic and educational growth around the world. Find articles, photos, videos, and more resources that chronicle their efforts.