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PBS Online
http://www.pbs.org
Go to the PBS homepage, type “economics” in the search
box, and then prepare to sift through 9,000 hits. That’s right:
9,000 stories on a variety of topics ranging from the economics
of pro sports to the economics of coffee. And many of the
PBS programs are supplemented by excellent educational
materials.
Be sure to check out:
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The twentieth century was the first to produce an extensive
statistical record, and The First Measured Century
uses that record to survey the extraordinary changes
that took place in American life between 1900 and
2000. Attractive charts map statistical trends and social
changes in 15 categories: population, work, education,
family, living arrangements, religion, active leisure,
health, money, politics, government, crime, transportation,
business, and communications. There’s also an
online teachers guide. http://www.pbs.org/fmc
The First Measured Century
http://www.pbs.org/fmc
The twentieth century was the first to produce an
extensive statistical record, and The First Measured
Century uses that record to survey the extraordinary
changes that took place in American life between
1900 and 2000. A television program, companion book,
and
web site tell “the story of America by the numbers
through the eyes of those who did the measuring and
interpreting.” All
three provide informative,attractive charts that
map statistical trends and social changes in fifteen
categories:
population, work, education, family, living arrangements,religion,
active leisure, health, money, politics,government,
crime, transportation, business, and communications.
The web site also features an online teachers guide.
And for those with time and patience, there’s a bonus:
a free download of the book.
A Biography
of America
http://www.learner.org/biographyofamerica/
A Biography of America is a 26-part video series
and telecourse designed to “pique students’ interest
and encourage them to think critically about the
forces
that have shaped America.” There is a charge for
the videocassettes and the telecourse license, but
the
web site provides a full (and free) transcript for
each of the 26 segments along with interactive maps,
timelines, and links to primary and secondary source
materials. Note: Don’t be put off by the segment
titles. They may not sound exciting, but the articles
are exceptionally
readable. And many — The Rise of Capitalism, Industrial
Supremacy, Capita land Labor — are rich in economic
content.
Current Conditions
Bloomberg News Service
http://www.bloomberg.com
CNNmoney
http://money.cnn.com
Bloomberg and CNNmoney deliver up-to-the-minute
business and financial news complemented by a changing
mix of
articles on personal finance issues — managing
a personal investment portfolio, planning for retirement,
paying
for college, buying a house, and other good stuff.
New York Times
Glossary of Financial and Business Terms
http://www.nytimes.com/library/financial/glossary/bfglosa.htm
Put away your secret decoder ring. The New York
Times online glossary has more than 2500 entries
to help you decipher the business and financial
news — everything
from “abandonment option” to “zero-sum game.” Compiled
by Duke University Professor Campbell R. Harvey,
the definitions are clear, concise, and conveniently
cross-referenced with hotlinks.
The Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition
http://wsjclassroomedition.com/
The Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition
web site culls articles from the newsstand edition
and
adapts them for classroom use. The mix includes pieces
on entertainment,consumer electronics, fashion, the
Internet, college admissions,and a variety of other
topics geared to teen readers. There’s also a special
section for teachers and a featured Site of the Day.
The writing is as good as you’d expect, and the graphics
are eye-catching.
The Economist
http://www.economist.com
BusinessWeek
http://www.businessweek.com/the_thread/economicsunbound
Both publications have been around for awhile and need no
introduction, but their web sites offer additional resources
that you won’t always find between the covers of the newsstand
editions. In BusinessWeek’s “Economics Unbound”
section, the magazine’s chief economist comments on “the
hot economic issues of the day.” The “Economics Focus” section
of Economist.com is a collection of articles from past
editions, and “Economics A-Z” provides a comprehensive
glossary of economic terms.
National Public Radio
http://www.npr.org
The NPR homepage almost always features a business or
economics story, but if it doesn’t, just go over to the “Browse
Topics” menu and click on “Business.” You’ll find at least a dozen.
Be sure to check out:
Marketplace is the NPR program that focuses on business
and economics stories.
http://marketplace.publicradio.org
Two Gateways and a Glossary
http://www.finance.google.com
http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/index
http://finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/glossary
These three sites provide direct links to current news stories, financial
quotes, and a comprehensive glossary of financial terms.
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