Paid to Study

Students being paid to study.

How Much Would You Pay For New Air Jordans?

Would you stand in line for $230 dollar Air Jordan shoes? Why would these shoes cost this much?

Recession: Fact or Fiction? CNN Video Clip (click here)

Which person do you believe is right?

Speaking of Incentive Plans - economic stimulus package

What will your family do with the economic stimulus package check written out to individuals and families? Do you believe this will help stimulate the economy?

6 Ways Stores Trick You Into Spending More

Be a smart shopper. Read about tricks used in the shopping industry to try and get you to buy more.

Are Food Shortages Next?

Scarcity is a part of our lives. Food Shortages Next?

Why The US Economy Still Matters

This article will discuss just how connected the world economies are.

It is true that in many ways the United States does not have the global economic heft it once did. The U.S. stock market today accounts for 35% of world market cap, compared to 50% just 10 years ago.

Biofuels may threaten environment.......shortages.

The world's rush to embrace biofuels is causing a spike in the price of corn and other crops and could worsen water shortages and force poor communities off their land.

In The Hampton's- YouTube Clip

Merle Hazard is America’s first and only country music star to sing about mortgage-backed securities, derivatives, and leveraged buyouts.

In 2007, Merle’s release of “H-E-D-G-E” and “In the Hamptons” have generated much attention. These songs have been covered by, among others, The New York Times, USA Today, National Public Radio, CNBC, Reuters, and Fox News.

The Role of Incentives......McDonald's & Education

Businesses stimulating sells with incentives geared for students.