This page contains websites that you might find useful in your Introduction to Economics class.
In addition to these resources you will find useful information on all topics in the magazine databases; Infotrac and EBSCO as well as Encyclopedia Brittanica online or WorldBook online.
To find books in the library go to LIBNET.
More resources can be found on the Lancer Library Web Page under Useful Internet Links.
Are
you in Debt-information for people suffering from credit card and
debt problems Banking-includes
online banks, best rates and best of all a learning link InvestSmart-demonstrates
the incredible rewards of saving and investing. Students are given $100,000
of fantasy money to invest in the stock market or mutual funds Investext
at Northern Light-Historical and detailed financial data are provided
alongwith in-depth analysis and opinion on a company's strategy, competitive
standing and overall financial future Current
Economics Topics-from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco National
Forecasts-from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Fed
101: The Federal Reserve Today-find out why a change in the interest
rates by the Federal Reserve always US
Securities and Exchange Commission-includes several links to investor
information Heritage
Foundation-click on "For Researchers" and then Index of Economic
Freedom Young
Investor Monthly-The founder of this website is recognized as some-
thing of an expert in the field of investing and has appeared on CNN,
USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Sunday Edition, and CBS Market Watch.And,
he happens to be in high school
Investing
for Kids-teaches concepts of saving and investing and not wasting
your money
CountryReports.org
- Great resource for Historical, Cultural, and Statistical country information.
Allows you to compare countries.
Easy
to use Curriculum-from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Starting
Your Business-start up kit, business plans and getting started
Economic
Questions and Answers-find out about things like money multiplier,
natural unemployment, and moral hazard
Sustainability
and Economics in Agriculture-articles on sustainability issues
make headlines; learn the history of the Fed
This page is continually developing. If you find a really cool site that should be added or one listed here that is no longer available, please email Julie Vignoul at vignoul@4j.lane.edu