A description and economic indicators of the recent economy in Panama. It is current through 2015.

Is globalization a dirty word? Well not according to a recent study conducted by the World Bank. The report, entitled Globalization, Growth, and Poverty: Building an Inclusive World Economy, makes the case for globalization as a method...

This site considers not only the Globalization of the Economy but also the Globalization of Politics, of Culture and of Law. The globalized world sweeps away regulation and undermines local and national politics, just as the...

The CIA provides an excellent resource for every country of the world that describes its economy in a nutshell. Important aspects include the type of economy, level of development, unique areas of specialization, major economic events...

Chapter 10 overview traces the history of U.S. foreign trade and global economic movement from a protectionist to more liberalized trade policies.

This resource addresses the economies and geographic locations of African countries.

This information on Maldives' economy is from the 2007 CIA fact book. Find out what else keeps Maldives going besides tourism.

Presents complete information on the economy of Guatemala. Check out the easy-to-read economic statistics chart.

For this lesson, students will explore how a global economic crisis affects nations differently depending on their circumstances. They will also get to know the Group of 20 and how they are addressing the economic crisis of 2009.

U.S. foreign trade and global economic policies have changed direction dramatically during the more than two centuries that the United States has been a country. In the early days of the nation's history, government and business mostly...

This learning module examines how money travels around the world between more developed and less developed nations, and the various forms it takes. Includes slideshows, student tasks, videos, maps, charts, and case studies, including one...

Economic trends will provide a very important part of the context in which President Obama's policies play out in the remainder of his term until January 2017. The Middle East's economic recovery from the 2008-2010 global economic crisis...

This site is a commentary on the new economy from BusinessWeek and includes a link to view related items. It discusses concepts such as global shift, field test, new math, and wage squeeze. (Published Sept. 14, 2010)

Modernization is an important issue in many places, including China and India. Students explore how it may impact such areas as society, politics, the economy, and the environment.

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...

Profile of Keynes excerpted from Daniel Yergin and Joseph Stanislaw's book on the evolution of the global economy, "The Commanding Heights."

Text of a speech given by Michel Camdessus of the International Monetary Fund about "Globalization and Asia: The Challenges for Regional Cooperation and the Implications for Hong Kong." (March 7, 1997)

Test your knowledge of collective learning with this quiz.

Students in Mexico answer questions about their lives, comparing their experiences to those of American children. They talk about popular names, celebrations, food, geography, social and environmental issues, the economy, history,...

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.

Hearing about the economy can be scary, especially when you don't know what it all means. Scholastic provides a glossary of economic terms, explanations about the problems facing the U.S., and ways to actually spend less in our own lives.

A link to information about a sharing economy and the services involved including Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb.

Although this lesson plan deals with the a California vote for 2010 Elections, the subject matter will need to be addressed time and time again: economy vs. environment. Green energy is more expensive. Many companies would have to go out...

A website with links to tutorials on freelance work and why it is becoming more and more popular. Topics include What is the Gig Economy, The Pros and Cons of Freelance Work, What is a Temp Job?, and What is a Temp Agency?