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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…)

When you want to convince someone of something, what do you do? You make an argument. You tell them why they should do what you want, or think what you want. So, how do you make a good argument? What makes an argument convincing? Read more about what makes good arguments: (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…)

Understanding cause and effect relationships is an essential critical thinking skill for the GED and for life. (more…)

A persuasive argument is used to convince someone of your ideas. It’s important to learn how to write persuasively, and it’s also important to recognize when someone else is making a persuasive argument and to be able to evaluate it. Learn more about persuasion at these websites: (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…)