A general overview of Ireland's economy from the 2003 CIA World Factbook. Information includes GDP statistics, poverty rates, inflation rate, unemployment rate, budget, major industries, imports and exports, and more.
Read about the potential for a resurgence of a strong economy in Ivory Coast once political problems are resolved. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
A comprehensive and current look at the economy of Mali from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Read about the development of agriculture and mining in this third world country.
A description and economic indicators of the recent economy in Panama. It is current through 2015.
This site has a multi-part lesson that explores several aspects of productivity. The site incorporates online resources and activities.
This website offers a very simple yet helpful description and example of the interaction of supply and demand, and what will happen to price and quantity when one or both of your supply and demand curves shift. This would be a good place to start if you are just beginning a study on supply and demand.
Read about the great potential in Nigeria's economy which is not being met currently. With vast oil and gas reserves, Nigeria could have a strong economy, but find out from this article what the problems are. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Reports of current economic news and analysis on PBS, NewsHour with Jim Lehrer.
Mongolia, its history, culture, and modern economy are all covered in this online exhibit.
This site provides an economic overview for Japan. Other important facts about agriculture and industries are also provided.
A description of the Grand River Revitalization Project is given on this video. Learn about how the economy and culture of the people who lived along the river was shaped by the Grand River. [3:59]
This video [2:19] from Wide Angle provides a look at the new opportunities and consumerism created by the success of India's outsourcing sector.
A thorough look at the current state of the economy of Singapore from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. There is much data about the growth of the economy and international investment.
We live in a world run by algorithms, computer programs that make decisions or solve problems for us. In this riveting, funny talk, Kevin Slavin shows how modern algorithms determine stock prices, espionage tactics, even the movies you watch. But, he asks: If we depend on complex algorithms to manage our daily decisions- when do we start to lose control? [15:07]
A great explanation of the economy in Turkey. Read about the standard of living, tax, employment, industries, imports, exports, and specific sectors.
Charts make it easy to read the yearly trade (both imports and exports) in U.S. dollars wtih Italy.
A PDF of a global map of the world economy in 1775.
A comprehensive look at the economic condition of the 1970s termed stagflation. Authors take a different view noting that oil price increases were not as essential to stagflation as thought. They develop the relationship between monetary policy, stagflation and the oil market in this paper complete with concluding remarks on the origins and explanation of stagflation.
A lesson on the system of currency used by the Akan people of Ghana and how it compares to systems used today.
A third Canadian northern territory was created in 1999 when the Northwest Territories was divided, thus forming Nunavut. This article covers its history, symbols, demography, geography, and much more.