Chapter 14: Problems of Work and the Economy
Destinations


BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS

http://stats.bls.gov

Click on "Economy at a Glance". This site provides a glimpse of the American economy through research papers, publications, fact sheets, and various links.

FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD

http://www.bog.frb.fed.us/

This site offers a "guided tour" of America's federal reserve system, including banking, interest rates, and other financial issues.

CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES

http://www.cbpp.org

This site gives the user access to a variety of economic policy debates, including matters surrounding the federal budget, minimum-wage criteria, and welfare reform.

CAPITALISM: FAQ'S

http://capitalism.org

Click on www.capitalismsite. This site provides an outstanding overview of capitalism as an economic philosophy, including frequently asked questions like "What is a capitalist?" "What is a socialist?", etc.

UNEMPLOYMENT AS A SOCIAL PROBLEM

http://www.uaw.org

Click on "Search UAW Online", then type in the keyword "unemployment". The contents of this site offer a basic introduction to unemployment as a social problem.


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