Resources for Teaching Economics
Bureau of Labor Statistics A sustained round of applause for the Bureau of Labor Statistics' superb compilation of data, series reports, research papers, and economic studies. This well-organized and jam-packed site is so rewarding that it should be classed as the standard against which all government statistics sites should be judged (and sentenced to 30 days bread and water if found wanting).
The CATO Institute The Cato Institute undertakes an extensive publications program dealing with the complete spectrum of policy issues. Books monographs, and shorter studies are commissioned to examine the federal budget, Social Security, monetary policy, natural resource policy, military spending, regulation, NATO, international trade, and myriad other issues.
Census Bureau The Census Bureau provides top-quality statistical information to the nation.
Department of Financial Instruction The Department of Financial Institutions is dedicated to protecting Wisconsin citizens through financial regulation and education. Committed to ensuring the safety and soundness of Wisconsin financial institutions, protecting the investing public, and enhancing the viability and accessibility of the states business record-keeping system.
EcED Web Here you will find teaching resources for economics teachers from the K-12 level to the college/university level. The Missouri Valley Economics Association (MVEA) Home Page joins the National Association of Economic Educators (NAEE) Home Page as our newest offering. Check out Virtual Economics Companion for additional resources and support for the CD-ROM Virtual Economics, produced by the National Council on Economic Education and the Nebraska Council on Economic Education. Links to particularly useful websites for economics information for teachers and students, and links to funding information are also provided. Omaha teachers, please look at the current news page for information about UNO programs.
EconomicsWisconsin The best way to develop the economic literacy of today's students is by training their teachers. That is the mission of the Wisconsin Council on Economic Education (WCEE), a non-profit, non-partisan organization governed by a Board of Directors made up of business and professional leaders, educators, and representatives from agriculture and labor. Since 1963, the Council has helped elementary and secondary teachers gain competence and confidence teaching about our free market economic system
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago site provides information about this federal government agency responsible for the supply and cost of money. Users will find links to economic indicators, financial markets, general publications, periodicals, and speeches by federal reserve officials. Also included is some information on and images of the new United States' currency, as well as links to some other Federal Reserve branches.
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis WHAT'S NEW? Information and general announcements about the Minneapolis Fed and its Helena Branch (news releases, employment opportunities, ...) and the Federal Reserve System (monetary policy, FOMC minutes...
Journal of Economic Education The Journal of Economic Education offers original articles on innovations in and evaluations of teaching techniques, materials, and programs in economics. Articles, tailored to the needs of instructors of introductory through graduate-level economics, cover content and pedagogy in a variety of mediums. Editorial decisions are directed from the Executive Editor's offices, in the Department of Economics, College of Arts and Sciences, at Indiana University.
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National Council on Economic Education We are a nationwide network of state councils and over 260 university-based centers called EconomicsAmerica. Our mission is to help all students develop economic ways of thinking and problem solving that they can use in their lives as consumers, savers, members of the workforce, responsible citizens, and effective participants in the global economy
United States Department of the Treasury Welcome to the Treasury Department's link to Internet, providing access to information on Treasury programs and activities. We hope you find the materials informative and helpful.
UWM Economic Department Home Page Economic/Financial Education Tools, Jobs and Opportunities, Government Resources, International News, Law and Economics, Economic and Investment Web, Resources, Economic Simulations and Games, Game Theory, Economics Humor, Environmental Economics.
World Bank The World Bank Groups mission is to fight poverty and improve the living standards of people in the developing world. It is a development Bank which provides loans, policy advice, technical assistance and knowledge sharing services to low and middle income countries to reduce poverty. The Bank promotes growth to create jobs and to empower poor people to take advantage of these opportunities
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