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The Economics of Income: The Rich Nations Mystery Why are some countries very wealthy and others so poor? In this lesson you will learn about the factors that contribute to a nation's standard of l... Grade: 9-12    Published: 09/15/2000

The Economics of the Family Farm Learn about the status of farming as a career, investigate the management of a family farm, and examine one recent farm crisis in this lesson. Y... Grade: 9-12    Published: 11/04/1999

Focus on Economic Data: United States International Trade in Goods and Services - December 23, 2003 Real gross domestic product (GDP) during the third quarter (July through September) of 2003 increased at an annual rate of 8.2 percent. Grade: 9-12    Published: 12/23/2003

Focus on Economic Data: Gross Domestic Product - November 25, 2003 The U.S. international trade deficit in goods and services slightly increased to $40.3 billion in July from a revised $40 billion in June. Exports inc... Grade: 9-12    Published: 11/25/2003

Focus on Economic Data: United States International Trade in Goods and Services - September 11, 2003 The U.S. international trade deficit in goods and services slightly increased to $40.3 billion in July from a revised $40 billion in June. Exports inc... Grade: 9-12    Published: 09/11/2003

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