U.S. Economy
The U.S. economy is one of the most important aspects of American society. Not only does it affect citizens on a daily basis, but it is also a pivotal element in determining U.S. politics and government. This guide serves as a brief outline of the U.S. economy, beginning with the basic history of economic policy and then covering present-day federal economic organizations, private economic think tanks, sources for economic news and economic indicators.
Expand All Guide SectionsHistory of Economic Thought
To understand current economic policies and economic news, take a look at the history of economic ... read more »
Government Economic Organizations
The inner workings of U.S. government organizations provide insight into the basic principles of ... read more »
Economic Think Tanks
Think tanks unaffiliated with the government can serve as good sources of nonpartisan economic ... read more »
News About the Economy
These sources offer the most readable, immediate economic news. If you want to find out what economic issues are happening today, or want to track the progress of the markets, these sites are the best source of current economic coverage.
Dulcinea's Insight
- If you’re interested in learning about where the 2008 presidential candidates stand on current economic issues, visit findingDulcinea’s Presidential Election 2008 Web Guide to research the candidates and their positions on various key topics.
- Other thorough sources of economic news are The Wall Street Journal and Economist.com. Both require a subscription for complete access but the effort and price is worth the analysis provided.
Dulcinea's Picks
BusinessWeek
is a good source of economic news, offering up-to-the-minute financial headlines. Read featured headlines on the homepage or browse for articles in the publication’s different sections, such as “Investing,” and “Companies.”
CNNMoney.com
posts the latest economic news headlines on its homepage. Search for economic issues under specific topics using the navigation bar at the top of the page.
FT.com
, the Web site of the Financial Times, offers timely analysis of world markets. Although this is a UK-based publication, it’s a good tool for following the details of U.S. and world markets, and tracking the international trends that may influence the American economy.
Economic Indicators
Economic indicators measure the economy based on how it is projected to perform. As a result, they ... read more »
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