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Council for Economic Education

Econedlink: Business Cycles

For Students 9th - 10th
This video teaches the concept of Business Cycles. The pattern in which economies have periods of recession and then also periods of economic expansion or recovery is known as the business cycle.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Effects of the Recession

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The students learn how a recession affects our economy, and how it might affect them personally.They examine the role the federal government has played in dealing with the current recession. They analyze their thoughts about what role...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Tracking Real Gdp Over Time

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about fluctuations in Gross National Product (GDP) from year to year.