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Known by other scientists as the "Dismal Science," this field makes a serious effort to study and describe: The production, distribution, exchange, and consumption of wealth and the various related issues (problems) of labor, finance, taxation, currencies, the political arena as it relates to the above areas of goods and services. Although interest in economic theories dates to the origins of commerce itself, economics as a modern study independent of moral or political philosophy is attributed to the Scottish writer Adam Smith (1723-1790). The ideas put forth in his seminal work, Wealth of Nations, form the basis of "classical" economic theory and free-market capitalism.

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Resources for Economists on the Internet (RFE)

Extensive guide of economics-related information on the web. Sponsored by the American Economics Association and edited by Bill Goffe.

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Library of Economics and Liberty

Provides concise encyclopedia, classic texts, articles, and data links by topic.

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David Smith's EconomicsUK

The Economics Editor of The Sunday Times. Containing among other items, an article archive, research section, UK policy watch, and a questions and answers forum.

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Econoday

Economic calendar covering events such as US Treasury announcements, economic indicators and international banking holidays

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The International Finance Corporation

IFC is a member of the World Bank Group. It finances and provides advice for private sector ventures and projects in developing countries in partnership with private investors and, through its advisory work, helps governments ...

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MIGA

The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) is a member of the World Bank Group. Its purpose is to facilitate the flow of foreign direct investment to its developing member countries through the provision of investment ...

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AEAweb

Information for economists provided by the American Economic Association. Includes electronic editions of the American Economic Review, the Journal of Economic Literature and the Journal of Economic Perspectives as well as the internet guide Resources ...

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