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Economics and Poverty--"The Bottom Billion"

Read all about an award-winning book, The Bottom Billion, to see how economics, business, poverty, and global development are related. It's a fascinating look into life around the world and great material for a project or book report.

Posted by Josh at May 08, 2008

Seattle Arts and Lectures

Looking for things to do while waiting for summer to come? If you live close to Seattle don't forget about the Seattle Arts and Lectures. As a student you get tickets for $10 to see your favorite writer, filmmaker, poet, artist! John Waters, John Updike and Mira Nair are among the many others in the lecture series... Check out:

Seattle Arts and Lectures


To see more!

Posted by Angela at May 05, 2008

Great websites for business, econ, and social studies students

Check out the wealth of money and economics info at the National Council on Economic Education website, or open up the vault of econ knowledge at The Mint.

Posted by Josh at May 01, 2008

Mathcasts

DLC is introducing a new resource:

Mathcasts

try your math test-taking skills in eight different categories. It will be a good way to prep for the WASL, refresh your math memory, or... increase your love for math! =)

Posted by Angela at April 28, 2008

International Debt Collection

In a debt-based consumer society such as the United States, frequently people fall behind and are threatened with lawsuits to pay up. Debt collectors step in to try and get payments before a lawsuit is required. Read how firms in India are filling the niche of international business and debt collection through creative and controversial means.

Posted by Josh at April 24, 2008