Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Market Ability
Marketplace, a daily economics news program heard on National Public Radio, featured a story on January 8, 2002, titled "Microsoft Invades the Kitchen." In this segment, reporter Aaron Schachter describes consumers' enthusiasm, or lack...
Other
Market Research: Brand Positioning
An excellent definition of product/brand positions with a helpful graphic of positioning.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Concept of Demand
A series of resources provided to teach students the concept of demand and demand curve shifts. After taking notes, students can view two video segments to help clarify the concept.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: A Bank Holiday
Actions taken by Franklin D. Roosevelt upon becoming president in 1933. Read about how he took immediate steps to restore confidence in the banking segment of the American economy.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: From Butterflies to Buffaloes
Nature tourism, also known as ecotourism, is a fast growing segment of the tourism industry. In this instructional activity, students learn what ecotourism is and explore how conservation of our natural resources can be profitable.