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A Case Study: Gross Domestic Product

"Written by Stephen Buckles of Vanderbilt University, this lesson deals with the world of the gross domestic product (GDP). The goals of this particular activity are to provide teachers and students with access to easily understood monthly announcements of rates of change in real GDP, along with questions and activities that will help reinforce understanding of relevant concepts. The site includes access to teacher materials, key economic concepts, and basic explanations of what is included within the GDP and how it is tabulated." (Review from the Scout Report)

Consumer Price Index

Monthly data on changes paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of goods and services.

Economagic Data Collections

Over 100,000 free data files, mostly U.S. data, with charts and Excel files for each.

The Economic Freedom of the World Project

"Free the World.com is the Web site of the Economic Freedom Network, whose purpose is to bring the "topic of economic freedom into mainstream public debate." Network members collaborate to produce the annual "Economic Freedom of the World" report. The report contains an index ranking 130 economies on a 1-10 scale in five categories: size of government; legal structure/security of property rights; access to sound money; freedom to exchange with foreigners; and regulation of credit, labor (e.g., minimum wage impact), and business. As added value, the site provides links to the 71 member organizations; various publications by participating academic authors in full-text format; and news summaries of international economic issues. A useful resource on free market economic thinking and international development theory." (Review by Choice Reviews Online)

Economic Indicators

Published monthly by the Council of Economic Advisors for the Joint Economic Committee of Congress.

Economics Lesson Plans

"Creating interesting and compelling lessons in Economics can present several unique challenges. Fortunately, the Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning organization has brought together a number of fine instructional resources for use by educators. These lesson plans and other activities are divided into thematic areas, such as economic decision-making, goods and services, savings, along with fifteen other headings. The resources are culled from a variety of sources, including the National Council of Economic Education, community college professors, and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. First-time visitors should definitely take a look at the “Money Math: Lessons for Life” section created by the Bureau of Public Debt and “Climbing the Savings Mountain” created by the National Council on Economic Education." (Review by The Scout Report)

FedWorld Information Network Home Page

This web site allows you to search U.S. government reports and other related web sites.

The Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development

The Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development was started in 1987 by Professors Stephen Cornell and Joseph P. Kalt. The Project’s primary goal is “to understand and foster the conditions under which sustained, self-determined social and economic development is achieved among American Indian nations.” To accomplish this goal, the Project has sponsored a number of conferences and events, and as also offered advisory services to interested persons and tribal leaders. The “Publications” area is a good way to take a look at the fruits of their labors, as it includes the archives of the Joint Occasional Papers on Native Affairs and a variety of field reports, such as “Renewing Beauty: Options for Navajo Land Management and Decision Making”. (Review by The Scout Report)

How People Use Economic Census Data

How do people use economic census data in their studies?  This web site offers tips on how to evaluate and study the markets.

Intute: Economics

"Intute: Economics provides free access to high quality resources on the Internet. Each resource has been evaluated and categorised by subject specialists based at UK universities. We aim to match resources to the economics curriculum and the needs of researchers. Our target audience is students, staff and researchers in higher and further education."

Library of Congress' Business and Economics Research Advisor

"An ongoing series designed as reference and research guides for subjects related to business and economics intended to serve a wide research audience, as well as to provide useful, quality information and research assistance to the interested public." Explore the whole Business Reference Services site.

Repairing the Economic Ladder: A Transformative Investment Strategy To Reduce Poverty and Expand America’s Middle Class [pdf]

How can the United States work to alleviate poverty and create work opportunities for its residents? This is by no means a simple problem, and this area of public policy was recently taken up by the United States Conference of Mayors. Under the direction of Los Angeles’ mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa, the Conference’s Taskforce on Poverty, Work, and Opportunity created this 28-page document. Released in January 2007, the document draws on the observations of mayors around the country and their colleagues. The report notes that there are a number of opportunities, such as the fact that the globalization of trade and commerce has spurred demand for highly skilled labor and accountability in the educational systems of large cities. The document also spells out three primary investment strategies for the short and long term, including making substantial investments in the life-long education and skills development of tomorrow’s workers. (Review by The Scout Report)

Statistical Abstract of the U.S.

This site provides information on state profiles and rankings.

StockMaster

Stock Master allows you to search U.S. market company portfolios and press releases.

U.S. Census Bureau Home Page

This site provides information on the census for 2001 and data from past years.

USA Statistics in Brief

USA Statistics in Brief is a supplement to the Statistical Abstract of the United States and presents national summary data and state population estimates.

Vox

Online portals that take on policy issues in different parts of the world are increasing in popularity and the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) recently created just such a portal. Working in tandem with a number of existing sites, the Vox site is designed to feature “research-based policy analysis and commentary from Europe’s leading economists.” As such, the site consists of original columns that range in length from 500-1500 words in length, which are written at an analytical level that lies between what one might find in a newspaper article and a scholarly journal. Recent pieces that have appeared on the site include “Does financial globalization help?” and “Do Americans really pay too much for pharmaceuticals?” Visitors can post comments on different pieces of writing and also sign up to receive RSS feeds. (Review by The Scout Report)

Yahoo!- Business and Economy: Economics Indicators

Yahoo economy is a directory that allows you to search sites concerning stocks quotes, investments, loans and more.