On the Cause and Effect of Interest Rates

[Excerpted from An Essay on Economic Theory (1755; 2010)]

It is a common idea, accepted by all those who have written on commerce, that an increased quantity of money in a state decreases the rate of intere
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Why Religious People Struggle with Economics

For years I've puzzled over the question of why religious people have such trouble coming to terms with economics. This problem applies only to modern religious people, for it was Catholics in 15th- and 16th-century Spain who systematized the discipline of economics to begin with. That was long ago. Today, most of what is written about economics in Catholic circles is painful to read. The failing e
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A Dollar as Good as Gold

Since the expansive Federal Reserve program of quantitative easing began in late 2008, oil prices have almost tripled; gasoline prices have almost doubled. Basic world food prices such as sugar, corn, soybean, and wheat have almos
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Bromance van Tim Berg spelen met boomwhackers

Dit is een partituur van het lied 'Bromance' van Tim Berg. De partituur is het meest geschikt om te spelen met boomwhackers omdat de noten in de kleuren staan van de te gebruiken boomwhackers. Je kan de melodie ook spelen op gelijk welk …

De Mestkever : Kruiswoordraadsel

De Mestkever is een luisterboek van het Geluidshuis. Nadat de leerlingen dit sprookje beluisterd hebben, kunnen ze de kruiswoordraadsels oplossen die je terugvindt in deze bijdrage.

Om de bestanden te openen, moet je …

Maal- en deeltafel van twee, drie, vier, vijf en tien

Met dit werkbad kunnen leerlingen de maal- en deeltafel van twee, drie, vier, vijf en tien inoefenen.

Bestanden op een eenvoudige manier centraliseren op school : Stappenplan

Een hindernis bij gebruik van voorleesssoftware (Sprint, Kurzweil 3000) voor kinderen met dyslexie is het tijdig aanleveren van de digitale bestanden bij de leerlingen die het nodig hebben. Bestanden “uitdelen” met een …

Testing Java Applets
This collection of Java applets comes from a mathematics professor at Kennesaw State University. Most of the utilities are used to demonstrate graphical representations of different kinds of equations. For example, the Quadratic Functions section contains applets that let the user change the values of the equation's parameters, and the graph is updated to show how the underlying function changes. There are also applets that help users visualize the processes of differentiation and integration, a
Author(s): Laval, Philippe B.

Shedd Educational Adventures
As the site notes, the Shedd Educational Adventures "contains a treasure trove of aquatic science resources for K-12 teachers and students." And it certainly does. The three main groupings of materials offered here include Lesson Plans, Interactives, and Explorer's Guides. In all, there must be hundreds of resources, searchable by both grade (pre-K through 12) and by topic. As an added bonus, the resources are also searchable by Illinois and national education standards. Thus, if a school is too
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AI Topics: A Dynamic Library of Introductory Information About Artificial Intelligence
This site, operated by the American Association for Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), is a great starting point for people who want to learn more about the rapidly growing world of artificial intelligence (AI). AI Topics acts as a central hub for an enormous collection of material that exists on the Web. The links given on the site offer a wide range of information, including basic definitions of AI, discussions about related philosophical issues, journal articles, and current research. The news s
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SSSA: Soil Science Society of America
The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) is the professional organization dedicated to the advancement of "the discipline and practice of soil science by acquiring and disseminating information about soils in relation to crop production, environmental quality, ecosystem sustainability, bioremediation, waste management and recycling, and wise land use." After viewing SSSA's bylaws, researchers can learn about the annual international meeting held in Seattle from October 31st through November 4t
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The Whyfiles Spring Break Edition: Bad News on Skin Cancer
You are unlikely to meet anyone these days who has never heard that UV radiation from the sun can cause skin cancer, but scientific inquiry into this unfortunate fact is far from over. This Whyfiles feature offers an in-depth explanation of the sun-skin cancer connection, beginning with a highly readable, explanatory introduction to UV radiation, forms of skin cancer, and the ozone layer. This background information sets the groundwork for the next section, an intriguing look at epidemiological
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USDA Forest Service-St. Paul Field Office: Silvics of North America
The Internet continues to evolve as a global library, allowing free and easy public access to an increasing number of valuable documents. One such treasure, found in the archives of the USDA Forest Service St. Paul Field Office website, is _ Silvics of North America_, a substantial publication describing "the silvical characteristics of about 200 conifers and hardwood trees in the coterminous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Individual articles were researched and written by knowl
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SNIA: Storage Networking Industry Association
Bluefin is a new application programming interface (API) "for discovering, monitoring and managing devices on a Storage Area Network." Many leading companies are participating in the Storage Management Initiative, which will develop the Bluefin specification. This Web site has information on the SMI work, including background documents on Bluefin technology and its importance. There is also a white paper, released on August 13, 2002, that describes many of the details of the specification. Some
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Microbes.info: The Microbiology Information Portal
Microbiologist Al Chan has scoured cyberspace for reliable microbiology resources, and has come up with this extensive and frequently updated library of Web links -- a welcome alternative to tedious Internet searches. Visitors will find links to related news and feature articles, FAQs geared toward the non-microbiologist, and other resources organized by topic. A selection of interesting Web links are featured on the main page, which should keep the casual visitor entertained. Those seeking spec
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Support for Engineering Examinees
Support for Engineering Examinees is a good source of information for anyone planning to take any of the major tests for engineering, land surveying, architecture, or interior design. Although the site is operated by Professional Publications, who offer many books and study guides for these exams, there is also a lot of free material available. A very popular section is the Exam Forum, where fellow test-takers can exchange ideas and ask questions. Other useful areas include Exam FAQ's, Advice fr
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Researchers Find Genetic Response to Global Warming
University of Alberta biologist Stan Boutin and his research team have recently published findings that North American red squirrels exhibit genetic changes in response to a warming climate. This Web site contains a University of Alberta press release detailing this first-ever demonstration of genetic adaptation to global warming. With implications that extend far beyond the immediate research concerns of geneticists and environmental scientists, Boutin's work as presented in this Web site shoul
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