Since it was last featured in the 2018-01-19 Scout Report, this resource has added a number of new multimedia offerings, including interactives discussing the impact of a $15 minimum wage, infographics on education, and a video covering the economic impacts of COVID-19. The Economic Policy Institute's Multimedia page offers a wealth of resources that may especially appeal to economics...

This site established by Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, attempts to educate readers about the nature of domestic and global economies. The flagship media piece on the site is a 30-minute explication of how Dalio understands the economy, using a simple machine metaphor to explain the basic driving forces of the economy, to analyze what leads to ups and downs in the economy, and...

Creating interesting and compelling lessons in Economics can present several unique challenges. Fortunately, the Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning organization has brought together a number of fine instructional resources for use by educators. These lesson plans and other activities are divided into thematic areas, such as economic decision-making, goods and services, savings,...

The Higher Education Academy has a number of well-developed databases of materials designed for educators, and the Economics Network is one that should not be missed. The homepage includes a brief introduction to the network and an area designed particularly for newcomers to the site. On the right hand side of the homepage, visitors can take in economics podcasts and learn about new case studies,...

The so-called "dismal science" is dismal no longer as the result of this engaging and thoughtful exploration of the world of economics. Created by the Educational Film Center and offered as one of the Annenberg Learner resources, this primer on micro- and macroeconomics includes 28 30-minute programs. These materials were released in 2012, and they cover topics such as Supply and Demand, Economic...

As the home of one of the world's strongest economics departments, it stands to reason that the working paper series at Oxford University would also be quite impressive. It is, and economists, policy analysts, and others will find much to occupy their time on this site. The papers are arranged chronologically, and first-time visitors might do well to take a look through some of their more recent...

Founded in 2013, Economies, an international, open-access, and peer-reviewed journal, has published more than 400 articles on economic theory, policy, and sustainability, among other topics. The Journal Browser tool in the left-hand panel allows users to jump between volumes and issues, and, with eight volumes and quarterly issues, there is plenty of research to peruse. Additionally, the latest...

If you’re looking for a mountain of information, opinions, trends, and skirmishes on economics, this site is for you. Granted, it’s not the most flashy site, but it showcases an incredible array of authors, from Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman to Fed Chair Janet Yellin. Assembled by Mark Thoma, an economics professor at the University of Oregon, there is no end to the fascinating debates you can...

For anyone looking for a vast cornucopia of economic statistics culled from all over the world, they need look no further than the EconStats website. The homepage is a bit visually cluttered, but one couldn't ask for better and more complete data, as visitors can quickly access a wide range of economic data from the United States, such as information about inflation, unemployment levels,...

What's the biggest challenge facing urban areas these days? Some might say problems with infrastructure, and others might say a lack of adequately trained employees. This paper from September 2011 by staff members at the Brookings Institution takes a close look into the world of economic recovery in metropolitan areas in the United States. Specifically, the work examines the problems involving...