General economics resources
Biz/ed
Home Page
Probably the best site for supporting A Level Economics and Business Studies.
Includes company facts and a virtual factory where students can apply
their business studies theory. Also has a study skills section with advice,
hints and tasks.
Tutor2u Economics
a resource for students and teachers. Hundreds of pages of revision notes,
links and a Discussion Forum
Essential Principles of Economics
Virtual Economy
Biz/Ed and the Institute of Fiscal Studies in the UK have produced
this site which has sophisticated computer models based round number 11
Downing Street. You will find advice, explanations, worksheets, help
with economic theory and more.
The Motley Fool
a fun way to learn about saving, investing and the stock market
WebEc
WWW resources in economics, categorized and searchable
OSL: Oxford School of Learning
resources for teachers and students in Business Studies and Economics. Includes revision notes, case studies and essay plans.
Europe
Britain and
European Monetary Union
a discussion of why Britain has not joined the Euro.
Stock Market
London Stock
Exchange
A straightforward, guide to using the Stock Market. It outlines the activities
and history of the Exchange and provides information on buying Stocks and
Shares
MoneyExtra
Includes a comprehensive directory of UK stockbrokers, financial glossary,
daily market report, information on tax,mortgage rates and funds, and
'closing news'. Includes 3000+ London share prices, gilts, investment
trusts and warrants.
Politics
Political Science Resources
Useful collection of links to significant resources associated with
political science such as policy statements, speeches, manifestos, constitutions,
treaties and political thought, from around the world.
UK
elect
Election forecasting and politics program, with opinion polls, political
maps and other political news.
Government & official sites
HM Treasury
Official
UK Budget site
From
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.
National Statistics
the official UK statistics site; includes latest economic indicators
and Family Expenditure Survey. Statistics are grouped under 13 themes,
such as agriculture, crime and education.
Journals & Newspapers
Financial
Times