ONLINE RESOURCES
On-Line Research Citation Aids
Consult either format below for essential information needed to avoid plagiarism while conducting and preparing your research notes.
'Works Cited' list / 'Bibliography'
A 'Works Cited' list / 'Bibliography' must also be included in your research project. Consult this link for assistance in preparing an effective list of all the resources utilized in the preparation of your work. Easy Bib may also be used to generate effective Works Cited lists.
Online Databases
Links to Economics News Articles (IB Econ.)
Having trouble finding an economics related news article? Try this site where recent news articles are referenced to both micro and macro-economic related topics. (Sorry, you're still, however, responsible for the commentary)
The World Factbook
The CIA World Factbook (sponsored by the U.S. intelligence gathering agency) has an excellent repository of data covering the people, economies and political systems of every country in the world.
Podcasts of Economic Concepts and Principles
Yes, believe it or not, there are podcasts covering various principles and theories ranging from unemployment right through to aggregate demand & supply etc... This site may be of value to students seeking a refresher on various economic principles discussed in class.
Web Sources
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Government and Statistics
On-Line News Publications
Canadian Search Engines
Labour Organizations
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Financial Markets
On-Line News Sources
U.S. Information Portals/Sites
Economics Education/Research Sites
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Socio-Economic Organizations & Think Tanks
Non-partisan research centre that promotes research on economic and social issues facing Canada
Growing Gap (in Canada)
Site dedicated to developing an understanding of the growing gap between the rich and the rest of us
The Fraser Institute focuses on the role competitive markets play in providing for the economic and social well-being of all Canadians
Independent, non-governmental research institute in Canada focused on international development
A federally incorporated, non-profit, non-partisan, organization dedicated to being a watchdog on government spending and taxation
Useful Student Resources for Research/Writing and Reference
Ref.desk - Fact checker for the Internet
Factmonster - from Information Please
Almanac - US and World Info at fingertips
How Stuff Works - Find out how everything works!
Gap Minder - Conduct time-series analysis with wide variety of data!
