Economics: Today and Tomorrow © 2012Web Links
Better Business Bureau | | This site presents instant access to advice, news, and alerts to businesses and consumers. The information it provides can help consumers protect themselves against fraudulent organizations and scams. (
http://www.bbb.org/
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing | | This site provides information about the printing of our country’s currency and postage stamps. It also includes a link to a kids’ page with games and activities, as well as links to other government agencies. (
http://www.bep.treas.gov/
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CNN Money | | A vast reference for economic and financial information, this site includes a currency calculator, the latest world and national news, and up-to-date coverage of stocks, bonds, and commodities. (
http://money.cnn.com
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The Consumer Action Web site | | This handbook provides valuable advice to consumers on making purchasing decisions and also details regulations protecting peoples’ rights as consumers. (
http://consumeraction.gov
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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis | | Keep informed of the latest news and policies of the Fed, study U.S. economic statistics, and link to any of the other eleven regional Federal Reserve Banks. (
http://www.minneapolisfed.org
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Internal Revenue Service's Tax Interactive | | A fun and comprehensive site explaining what taxes are and why people pay them. It provides teacher lessons, simulation tax forms, assessments, tutorials, and fact sheets. (
http://www.irs.gov/app/understandingTaxes/index.jsp
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The Mint | | This site provides many different economic resources for teachers and students such as information on government spending, how to create your own budget, and your role in the economy. (
http://www.themint.org/
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Council for Economic Education | | Explore the Council for Economic Education's Web site and read about the campaign for economic literacy. (
http://www.councilforeconed.org/
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NYSE Euronext (New York Stock Exchange) | | This site provides a comprehensive look at the U.S. stock market. It covers historical events impacting the market, an explanation of how and why stocks are bought and sold, current market information, and much more. (
http://www.nyse.com/
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Resources for Economists | | Explore this comprehensive Web site by the American Economic Association, which includes a link to teaching resources. (
http://rfe.org
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U.S. Business Advisor | | Describing itself as "the official business link to the U.S. government," this site provides links to federal government information, services, and transactions. (
http://www.business.gov/
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | | A valuable source of investment guidance, advice, and information. The site includes an explanation of the role and duties of the SEC. (
http://www.sec.gov/
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U.S. Small Business Administration | | This site provides in-depth guidance on starting, financing, and expanding a small business. It includes a shareware library of programs useful in operating a business. (
http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/
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U.S. Treasury Department | | A resource for information on the people, places, and events pertaining to the U.S. Treasury and its departments, including the Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Customs Service, Secret Service, and the U.S. Mint. (
http://www.ustreas.gov/
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The World Bank | | Explore the World Bank online resources. Links include learning materials for the classroom, how to research with World Bank tools, and many other fascinating facts. (
http://www.worldbank.org/
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