Economics Education Resources

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General Economics Resources (21)

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General Economics Resources
ArgMax--the latest economics headlines and commentary from around the web. Updated every 4 hours by ArgMax's newsBot

Bureau of Labor Stats--sit presents key economic statistics for all fifty states. Updated monthly
Calculators for a wide range of math, science and technology applications
Economic and Geography Lessons for 32 Children's books
Economics education resources for K-12 teachers
Economy Terms
EHNet--compares the purchasing power of money in the United States (or colonies) from 1665 to any other year including the present

Energy Information Administration--This Primer site has been created by the Energy Information Administration with the U.S. Department of Energy. It has info about gasoline, one of the main products refined from crude oil, and accounts for just about 16 percent of the energy consumed in the United States.

FedNet--provides news production services and real-time, live web casts of congressional hearings, floor debates, white house briefings, regulatory hearings, and press conferences

Frontline: is Wal-mart good for America?
Information on US Mint Commemorative Products--images, descriptions and prices
Kathy Schrock's Economics Resources
Market Central--world market, quotes and news, annual reports
Money Factory--all about money; special kids section
Population Studies--research reports, news bulletins, and statistical data
SMG 2000--the Stock Market Game™ (SMG), the original and premier educational program that stimulates learning about economics, finance, and the American economic system
The Statistical Assessment Service (STATS)--a nonpartisan, non-profit research organization in Washington, D.C. STATS is devoted to the accurate use of scientific and social research in public policy debate. STATS serves as a resource for students of current affairs in general by providing timely and well-researched analysis of current statistical and scientific disputes. Since STATS seeks to weed out bad data and research before it enters the media stream, we field queries from journalists on a regular basis

THOMAS (Library of Congress)--includes the Congressional Record test and index, bills and voting records, current session schedules, and committee information
U.S. Economy at a Glance--provides links to various reports including: The Unemployment Rate, the Change in Payroll Employment, the Average Hourly Earnings, the Consumer Price Index, the Producer Price Index, The U.S. Import Price Index, the Employment Cost Index and the seasonally adjusted Productivity report
US Treasury
White House: Economic Briefing Room--easy access to current Federal economic indicators, including: Employment, Income, International, Money Output, Prices, Production, and Transportation. Site provides links to information produced by a number of Federal agencies.
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