Tutor2u
Tutor2u: Public Goods
An easy to understand description of a public good, its characteristics, and examples. The public good is contrasted against a private good.
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Private Provisions of Public Goods: Issues and Examples [Pdf]
This essay examines public goods and their provision by the government. The argument uses lighthouses and warships from historical contexts as examples. For the advanced economics student.
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Public Goods
This article discusses public goods, the free-rider problem, externalities, property rights, and game theory strategy.
Library of Economics and Liberty
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Public Goods
This article explains what public goods are, as well as what they are not. It also gives examples of several problems in determining how to determine whether goods are public or private.
Social Science Education Consortium
Ssec: Health Care: Who Should Pay the Cost? [Pdf]
In this investigation, students explore issues around the provision of health care in the United States. They look at how it is financed, why the costs are growing so rapidly, whether it is a public or private good, and possible...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Mystery of Is It Mine or Ours? (Student Version)
Check out this informative economics website. "In this lesson, you will learn why some goods are considered to be 'private' goods and others are considered to be 'public' goods." This site contains an interactive activity.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Public Goods?
This resource explains what public goods are. This video lesson from Khan Academy is intended for students who are taking a microeconomics course.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: No Fireworks on the 4th of July
This lesson explores the differences between public and private goods.
San Jose State University
Sjsu: The Nature of Public Goods
This essay discusses the topics of public goods, private goods, excludability of goods, and rivalry of goods.
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
China: China's Private Car Ownership Tops 10 Million
A short article on the explosive growth in private ownership of cars which has been taking place in China over the past several years.
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Civil War Homepage: "Recollections of a Private"
This Civil War Homepage site provides some of the text to Goss's published account of the life of a soldier in the Civil War. Part I is a good second-hand look at the Battle of Bull Run. Part II, a march from Washington to Harper's Ferry...
Learning to Give
Learning to Give: Lesson 1: Sports Heroes and Private Action for the Public Good
With this lesson plan, teachers can assist students in expanding their knowledge of African American sport heroes beyond their athletic achievements. Students will learn what these famous black Americans have contributed to the world...
Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online: Rome: Daily Life
A description of private life in ancient Rome that examines the homes and household goods. Click on links for additional information.
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Code.org: Unplugged: Digital Citizenship
This instructional activity helps young scholars learn to think critically about the user information that some websites request or require. Students learn the difference between private information and personal information and...
Auburn University
Auburn University: A Glossary of Political Economy Terms: Externality
Dr. Johnson offers a very good description of an externality, both positive and negative, and explains how taxes and subsidies can provide the greatest amount of utility to society when confronted with an externality.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Researching Companies
Do you want to research a company? Before you go after a job, it's a good idea to do your homework. A little research can go a long way in a job interview, and peeking into the operations of a company isn't as hard as you'd think.
Washington State University
Washington State University: The Stephen Crane Society
This is a good starting point for those looking for information and resources on Stephen Crane. Includes a full-texts, a bibliography, responses to queries and FAQs, and several links for further Internet research on Crane.
Digital History
Digital History: Transforming American Law
Changes in American law promoted economic growth. See how private companies were protected from penalties and liabilities, and were given special privileges because they contributed to the public good.
Curated OER
Greek Lamp
This site takes a brief look at aspects of ancient Roman private life. It examines where the Romans lived, describes some of their household goods, and includes clear color pictures. Links at the end of the article provide information on...
Curated OER
Glass Jars
This site takes a brief look at aspects of ancient Roman private life. It examines where the Romans lived, describes some of their household goods, and includes clear color pictures. Links at the end of the article provide information on...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Satisfaction Please! (Part 3)
Even the savviest consumer has a problem with a good or service on occasion. It is a consumer's right to complain when there is a genuine problem. In some situations, it is also a consumer's responsibility. A problem can't be fixed if no...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Satisfaction Please! (Part 2)
Even the savviest consumer has a problem with a good or service on occasion. It is a consumer's right to complain when there is a genuine problem. In some situations, it is also a consumer's responsibility. A problem can't be fixed if no...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Satisfaction Please! (Part I)
Even the savviest consumer has a problem with a good or service on occasion. It is a consumer's right to complain when there is a genuine problem. In some situations, it is also a consumer's responsibility. A problem can't be fixed if no...