PBS
The Big Picture-Economic Security in the Country and your Community
High schoolers explore economic security at the local and national level during the time period preceding the 2008 presidential election. They fill out surveys on their thoughts and concerns regarding the US economy, and watch a video...
Curated OER
Broad Social Goals of a Society
In this economics activity, students read about economic equity, economic efficiency, economic freedom, economic security, price stability, economic growth and full employment as social goals of a society. Students then respond to 1...
Other
Quadrennial Defense Review Report
This Quadrennial Defense Review from the U.S. Department of Defense dated February 2006 reports on our defense program. Topics discussed include homeland security, mass destruction weapons, and surveillance. There is a large collection...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Economy Booster Shot
In a surprise move, the Fed cut short-term interest rates in January 2001. After more than 2 years of the Fed raising interest rates to control an enthusiastic economy, the Fed cited lower consumer confidence, tight financial markets,...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Economic Forecast
In early 2001, a group of the nation's top economists got together to comment on the economic slowdown in the US and predict how long it would last and what kind of an impact it would have.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Economic Transition
In December 2000, while some worried over the outcome of the presidential election, the Federal Reserve was more worried about the apparently slowing economy. In this interview from Jim Lehrer's NewsHour, read about the Fed's concerns...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Mounting Losses
As unemployment continued to climb well into 2001, Jim Lehrer's NewsHour presents an in-depth discussion about unemployment, which sectors of industry it has hit the hardest, and the most recent unemployment trends.
CNN
Cnn Money: Us Unemployment Soars
This site discusses the impact of 911 and how, as the economy worsened in 2001, more and more employers cut jobs amounting to the highest job cuts seen in over 20 years.
CNN
Cnn Money: Economy in the Balance
What impact did the September 11, 2001 attacks have on the economy of the US and the global economy? This CNN Money article, written the day after the attack, assesses the already fragile condition of the US economy and speculates what...
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Ted Kennedy: 1980 Democratic National Convention Address
This is the text and audio of Senator Ted Kennedy's address to the 1980 Democratic National Convention on delivered on August 12, 1980, New York, NY.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Clickety Clack, Let's Keep Track!
This lesson will show students the importance of keeping track of their savings.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Price We Pay for Health: Us and Canada
Students will review the health systems of United States and Canada. They will identify the positive aspects of each system. They will look at the trade-offs associated with those positive aspects. In Canada, everyone has health care,...
Other
On the Issues: George W. Bush on Jobs
Straightforward report of George W. Bush's stances and actions on farm policy, labor, and other economic issues.
CNN
Cnn Money: Yardeni: Slump to Spread
In 1998, economist Edward Yardeni of Deutsche Bank Securities predicted that the economic difficulties affecting Russia and Asia would soon spread to the US and Europe. In this interview from "Moneyline News Hour with Lou Dobbs," compare...