"Human capital" is the talent, skills, education, and experience of human beings that allow them to be productive in the creation of products and services. As our economy has evolved over time into one that is more service-oriented,...

A short story by Jack London that examines unrest between capital and labor in early-twentieth century San Francisco.

Four accounts of the visits to and growth of colonial cities in Spanish, British, and French New World settlements that demonstrate why certain communities developed successfully.

The three factors of production-labor, capital, and natural resources. Explain the role of technology and entrepreneurs in the utilization of the economy's factors. Labor is the human effort that can be applied to the production of goods...

Are your middle school students dreaming about their future careers? Help them build the foundation for career success with this engaging lesson.

Young Booker T. Washington had a dream. That dream was to use the resources at his disposal to earn the money necessary to get an education that would allow him and others to become financially secure. This lesson based on the picture...

This lesson examines some of the incentive programs being offered to keep middle schoolers in school

In this lesson plan, you will be taking on the role of an investigative reporter to solve the Amazing Farmer Mystery. The goal will be to use seven clues provided throughout the lesson plan in order to figure out how so few farmers can...

Discusses the Homestead Strike of 1892 and the Pullman Strike of 1894 and how these ended, as well as responses of the federal government to the labor movement. Includes questions for students at end.