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Supply and demand is one of the most fundamental, central concepts of economics, so it’s an important one to understand. Here are some resources to explore and learn about supply and demand: (more…)

Globalization is the expansion of businesses and trade to operating around the world instead of just in one country. More and more, we are beginning to have a global economy. Learn more about globalization: (more…)

Have you heard of insider trading? Sometimes, company officials or employees use information they know to unfairly make money on the stock market. Learn more about insider trading at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission website: (more…)

In 1929, the stock market crashed. Many people lost money. The economy crashed, too, bringing on the Great Depression. Learn more about this important time in American history: (more…)

“Supply side economics” is a theory of economics that gives advantages to businesses to try and boost the economy. How is it supposed to work? What has it done in the past? Learn more about this controversial, real-life economic idea: (more…)

Trade unions are an important part of our economy. Do they work? What effects do they have on the economy? Read more about trade unions, and think about the writer’s opinions and perspective: (more…)

Subsidies are money that the government gives to businesses for specific purposes. Why does the government give businesses money? What’s it for? Is it a good idea? (more…)

Read about two big competing DVD rental companies, and how they use the Internet. (more…)

What’s an “ism”? Socialism, capitalism, communism…they’re all types of philosophies of government and economics. And real governments around the world are based on “isms.” (more…)