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Adam Smith: Wealth of Nations (Excerpt),

Adam Smith

The opening section and excerpt from Adam Smith's iconic Wealth of Nations provides one theory about the way free market, command, and mixed economies work. Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto presents another theory of economic…

Tags: Adam Smith, Economy, Economy and Finance, Karl Marx, SOL 1: Essential Skills, SOL 14: Economic Systems, SOL 1a

Karl Marx: the Communist Manifesto (Excerpt),

Karl Marx

The opening section of Karl Marx's iconic Communist Manifesto provides one theory about the way free market, command, and mixed economies work. Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations presents another theory of economic systems.

Tags: Adam Smith, Economy, Economy and Finance, Karl Marx, SOL 1: Essential Skills, SOL 14: Economic Systems, SOL 1a

Protection of Young Consumers under the 2009 CARD Act,

U.S. Congress

The CARD Act was designed to protect consumers from unfair lending practices and create more government oversight of credit card companies. In many ways, the bill was written in response to the credit and foreclosure crises that helped spark the 2008…

Tags: Economy, Economy and Finance, Legislation, SOL 1: Essential Skills, SOL 16: Role of Government in U.S. Economy, SOL 17: Personal Character Traits, SOL 18: Participation in Civic Life, SOL 1a, U.S. Congress, U.S. Senate, Youth

Developments in the Global Economy and Implications for the United States,

Timothy F. Geithner

Federal Reserve Chairman Timothy Geithner discusses the interaction between the U.S. and the global economy. One issue he discusses is the way that the U.S. dollar is used as a standard for other currencies around the globe. Speaking in 2006,…

Tags: Document, Economy, Economy and Finance, Federal Reserve Bank, GDP, International trade, SOL 1: Essential Skills, SOL 12: Role of U.S. in the World, SOL 12c, SOL 12d, SOL 15: U.S. Market Economy, SOL 15f, SOL 16: Role of Government in U.S. Economy, SOL 16a, SOL 1f, Timothy Geithner

Why Does Global Health Matter to Virginia?,

In today's increasingly globalized world, what happens in India or China can affect trade or travel in Virginia. What are some ways that you interact with the rest of the world on a day-to-day basis? Where do your food and clothes come from? What is…

VRA to Invest More Than $200 Million in Local Projects Statewide ,

Rod Davis and Liz Bryant

The Virginia Resources Authority (VRA) is a state organization that helps fund local government projects, such as infrastructure, public health and safety projects, and public schools. This document describes the VRA and some projects it has funded.…

Governor Tim Kaine's Prepared Remarks: Plan to Address Shortfall,

Timothy M. Kaine

In response to economic problems, Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine issued the state's official revenue forecast. Due to the economic recession, the state received less money from taxes, the federal government, and other sources. The state…

Production and Value of Coal in Virginia, 1980-2006,

Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy

Coal is predominently found in Virginia's mountain regions, particularly in Southwestern Virginia. Coal mining has become a controversial issue, due to both environmental and economic concerns. While some point to the harmful effects of both coal…

Tags: Economy, Economy and Finance, Graphs, Local issues, Mining, SOL 1: Essential Skills, SOL 12: Role of U.S. in the World, SOL 12d, SOL 14: Economic Systems, SOL 14a, SOL 15: U.S. Market Economy, SOL 15c, SOL 15d, SOL 16: Role of Government in U.S. Economy, SOL 16a, SOL 16c, SOL 1b, SOL 1g, Still image

Distribution of Coal Areas in Virginia,

Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy

Coal mining has become a controversial issue, due to both environmental and economic concerns. While some point to the harmful effects of both coal mining and the carbon emissions from burning coal, others point out that coal may be cheaper than many…

Tags: coal, Economy and Finance, Elections and Issues, Energy, Local issues, Map, Mining, SOL 1: Essential Skills, SOL 14: Economic Systems, SOL 14e, SOL 15: U.S. Market Economy, SOL 15c, SOL 16: Role of Government in U.S. Economy, SOL 16c, SOL 1b, Still image

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