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Quick view What Is Social Entrepreneurship? by Margaret Hoovegen With a passion for making a difference in their communities, social entrepreneurs exemplify the traits of an engaged, socially aware, 21st century citizen. What is Social Entrepreneurship? explores real-life success stories of those who make a difference... View Details
Quick view What Is Entrepreneurship by Natalie Hyde Entrepreneurs are a vital component of a successful economy. They can create jobs and help keep money in their local communities. What is Entrepreneurship? explains the risks and rewards involved for entrepreneurs as they work to bring innovative ideas... View Details
Quick view The Economics Of Global Trade by Xina M Uhl Perhaps you have heard of terms like Scarcity, opportunity cost, or supply and demand. Each of these ideas has something in common. They belong to a system of trade, exchange, money, and policy that affects billions of lives in every country and... View Details
Quick view Global Inequalities & the Fair Trade Movement by Elizabeth Herschbach Global trade has boosted the world economy and brought enormous increases in overall wealth. At the same time, however, the distribution of the worlds wealth has become increasingly unequal, and the gap between rich and poor nations has widened. The fair... View Details
Quick view Understanding the Gross Domestic Product and the Gross National Product by Corona Brezina If an economist were asked to sum up a nations entire economy in a single statistic, he or she would probably cite the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Another important measure is the Gross National Product (GNP) which differs from the GDP in a number of... View Details
Quick view My Chocolate Bar and Other Foods by Helen Greathead My Chocolate Bar & Other Foods explores the problems faced by farmers and people around the world who produce food, and the environmental problems associated with growing certain products. Case studies show how fair trade projects are helping people... View Details
Quick view Finding a Financial Balance: The Economy of Mexico by Erica M Stokes Over the past two decades, the Mexican government has signed free trade agreements with the United States, Canada, the European Union, Japan, and many countries in Central and South America. These agreements have helped establish Mexico as a key exporter... View Details
Quick view Forms of Government by Peter Benoit There are many nations in the world, and each one has been shaped by a unique history and culture. As a result, these different countries have all developed their own individual forms of government. Readers will learn how the United States government is... View Details
Quick view Social Progress and Sustainability: South America by Judy Boyd South America is a continent of great diversity, rich natural resources, and stunning beauty. South Americans share a dramatic history of rich civilizations lost to European conquest in the 1500s. Today, the region enjoys relative political stability and... View Details
Quick view Social Progress and Sustainability: Central America and the Caribbean by Judy Boyd Central America and the Caribbean may be best known as world-class tourist destinations, but in spite of being top vacation spots, the countries of these tropical regions still suffer the lingering effects of Europe's plantation-style colonization... View Details
Quick view The Survival Guide for Money Smarts: Earn, Save, Spend, Give by Eric Braun This survival guide introduces the basics of financial literacy and money management for kids--from earning and saving money to spending and donating it--and gives readers essential skills for financial know-how. The book also explores how choices about... View Details