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The Medici in Florence: Cosimo Iii and the Decline of the Grand Duchy
Describes the rule of Cosimo III of the Medici family and the resulting decline, both politically and economically of the Grand Duchy in Tuscany.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 18: Causes of Unemployment Around the World
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Explain the nature and causes of unemployment, Analyze the natural rate of unemployment and the factors that affect it, and Identify how undeveloped labor markets can...
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The Kipling Society: Some Kipling Poems
This site from The Kipling Society provides full texts of almost 40 of Kipling's poems.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Lesson Plan: Obama's First 100 Days
Students will compare and contrast the First 100 Days of Franklin Roosevelt with those of Barack Obama.
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National Bureau of Economic Research: The Nber's Business Cycle Dating Committee
A report on trends in business cycles and characteristics which tend to show signs of future economic development. A question and answer session is also provided at the end of the report. The data is provided in an Excel spreadsheet,...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Chapter 12: Balancing Keynesian and Neoclassical Models
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Evaluate how neoclassical economists and Keynesian economists react to recessions and Analyze the interrelationship between the neoclassical and Keynesian economic models.
PBS
Pbs: Issues Leading to the 2008 Economic Recession: Mr. Weill Goes to Washington
The repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 may have been one factor in bringing on the 2008 economic recession in the United States. It allowed investment banking and commercial banking to operate within the same financial institution,...
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Cbpp: Texas Economic Model: Hard for Other States to Follow and Not All It Seems
Examines why the Texas economy is healthy and the factors that make it difficult and undesirable for other states to try to replicate its model. (Published: April 4, by 2012)
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Pbs Online News Hour Extra: u.s. Economy's Troubles Hurt Alternative Energy Plans
Because of recession and the costs of gas on the decline, many worry that the search for new forms of energy will be put on hold. Read and discuss as a class these concerns. October 24, 2008
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Pbs Online News Hour Extra: Obama Outlines Economic Plan in Address to Congress
President Obama addresses Congress with his plan for the economy following his signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Teachers and leaders can utilize the discussion questions provided. February 25, 2009
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Pbs News Hour Extra: Group of 20 Reacts to Global Economic Crisis
For this lesson, learners will explore how a global economic crisis affects nations differently depending on their circumstances. They will also get to know the Group of 20 and how they are addressing the economic crisis of 2009.
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Pbs News Hour: Financial Reform Law Aims to Prevent Economic Crash
In July, 2010 the U.S. Congress passed a financial reform bill that will greatly change America's economy and is the largest financial overhaul since the New Deal. (July 16, 2010)
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Pbs News Hour: Obama Pledges to Halve Deficit, Asks Governors Spend Responsibly
Read and watch President Obama's pledge to cut the U.S. deficit in half by the end of his first term in office by asking governors to spend their stimulus money responsibly.
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Pbs Online News Hour: American Automobile Industry Seeks Rescue Plan to Survive
The major automobile companies in the U.S. need to stabilize themselves in this hurting economy. Learn more about it and share discussion questions as a class. December 12, 2008
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Chapter 11: Aggregate Demand in Keynesian Analysis
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Evaluate the Keynesian view of recessions through an understanding of sticky wages and prices and the importance of aggregate demand; explain the coordination argument,...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Unemployment in My Hometown
For this lesson plan, students interpret data tables from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compare national and local unemployment data.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Chapter 12: Neoclassical Perspective: Review Questions
This section provides 12 review study questions covering the content of Chapter 12: Neoclassical Perspective from Texas Gateway AP Macroeconomics online text.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Lesson Plan: Financial Crisis
In this lesson plan, young scholars will explore what GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and GDP growth mean, how stock and housing bubbles develop, and the causes and consequences of a housing market crisis. The lesson plan investigation is...
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Pbs: Commanding Heights: German Hyperinflation, 1923
This site provides great discussion of the causes and effects of the German Hyperinflation of 1923.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston provides information about: Quick Picks, About the Federal Reserve, Banking Information, Community Affairs, Economic Research, Educational Programs, Financial Services, and Publications.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia provides information in the following areas: General Information, What's New, Community Affairs, Supervision, Regulation & Credit, Publications, Employment Opportunities,...
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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond provides access to information in the following categories: General Information, Monetary Policy & Business Conditions, Financial Services, Banking, Community Affairs, Consumer...
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Pbs News Hour: Massive Spending Bill Aims to Create Jobs, Strengthen Economy
With fear in the eyes of the nation, NewsHour Extra provides highlights of President Obama's stimulus package followed by discussion questions. February 18, 2009.
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Pbs Online News Hour Extra: Plans Change Dramatically for u.s. Financial Bailout
Students and educators can deepen their knowledge of the bank bailout in the US and how it should be used to stimulate the economy and get businesses back up and running through these activities and lesson plan. November 14, 2008