Curated OER
Solving the Mysteries of Government
In this Solving the Mysteries of Government worksheet, students answer questions using ideas from the public-choice theory of government.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Role of Gov. National Debt v. Deficit
Using the website federalbudget.com, young scholars research information about the federal budget. Includes questions and links to other budget websites.
Digital History
Digital History: Reaganomics
This on "Reaganomics," President Reagan's economic policy during his two presidential terms in the 1980s, discusses his laissez-faire approach and tax-cutting, which contributed to the economic recovery of that period.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Budgets and Deficits
Brief overview of the George H. W. Bush administration policies on finance and spending.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 16: Government Budgets: The Question of a Balanced Budget
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Understand the arguments for and against requiring the U.S. federal budget to be balanced and Consider the long-run and short-run effects of a federal budget deficit.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: The Money Market
In this lesson plan summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and graphs related to the money market.Learners will learn about budget deficits, and specifically, the national debt. This resource is designed as a review for the...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Budgets and Deficits
This site discusses how Bush's presidency was plagued by the budget crunch and the rising federal deficit. The growing savings and loan crisis didn't help much either. By the end of 1991, Bush and his economic policy were in danger.