Directory of Related Links


	The following links are useful when researching assignments and staying informed. Simply click on the book/apple icon and you will be transported to the site.


	The Reserve Bank of New Zealand Although some of the information is complex, it is useful for its press releases and academic articles.


	Economist.com Economist is a useful resource. If you register as a user you can get free weekly articles and summaries. The site here gives you detailed information on countries.


	Keith Rankin An alternative point of view with many goods links to alternative opinions


	Statistics New Zealand A vital site for any study. You can get free downloadable tables. Look at the press releases and the schools corner


	unicef An excellent site to view the problem and development of under developed economies


	New Zealand Herald Missed the paper. Get it on line. Use the archive search as an excellent resource that will impress.


	Eco Teachers Web This is the best site I have found with actual economics games and exercises. This one is on equilibrium . Good luck

Virtual Economy

This is a real challenge if you have time. Become part of 11 Downing Street and mess around with the British economy

History of Economists

Not connected to our curriculum, but interesting for those who always wondered why I was raving about some dead dude!

Economics Jokes.

Economist jokes that you might not have heard in class.

Monetary Policy Simulation

This simulation runs on Excel 97. It can be rather boring but it is good at showing the links between real growth interest rates and inflation.

Economic literacy test

This is a useful test in general economic theory that affects every day life. It is always interesting to see how poorly people do in this test.

Another general test.

This test is slightly harder as it requires some knowledge of the federal reserve, but just imagine the RBNZ and you will be fine.


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