International Trade

How did an investigation into the causes of the collapse of the Twin Towers, as a result of the 9/11 attacks, inform the construction of the new 1 World Trade Center? That is the central question of a resource that asks class members...

In this economics worksheet, students respond to 14 short answer questions about international trade, tariffs, and exchange rates. 

Here is a quick introduction to a series of macroeconomics videos on international trade and foreign exchange. Mr. Clifford, economics instructor and video presenter, briefly mentions the topics he will cover in his series, such as net...

Economic principles and world history are beautifully woven together in this history presentation on medieval Indian Ocean trading. The narrator discusses the unprecedented self-regulation executed by merchants along the Indian Ocean...

Delve deeper into currency exchange theory using Sal's hypothetical global trade scenario involving the Chinese Yuan and the US dollar. He references goods manufactured and sold in the countries using supply and demand principles,...

Students describe how a country is currently engaging in international trade in terms of both imports and exports, as well as identifying trade barriers. They conduct research to identify the institutions and culture of a country. Using...

Young analysists explore how global trade and free market policies might personally affect them. They read an article, view a series of documenteries, and engage in a class discussion. Great lesson!

Several graphs help to illustrate the dynamics of international trade in this slideshow. World prices, imports and exports, and the economic impact of tariffs are detailed in the presentation, along with arguments for free trade and the...

Students explore architectural design.  In this critical thinking and architecture instructional activity, students view a number of websites providing proposals for design plans of a new World Trade Center.  Students choose and evaluate...

Students analyze maps of trade patterns between the United States and other nations. They explain the terms complementarity, transferability, and intervening opportunities and explain factors that may influence the production of goods.