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Economics
Business Studies
2009 Publications
Useful Economics links
The Internet can be a powerful tool for research in HSC Economics. Across the web you will find information that gives you up-to-date facts and figures and some great topical material. All of this is drawn from a diverse range of viewpoints. Much of this information is published free of charge, and most of it is updated regularly.
To help you find your way through this mass of information, our Leading Edge Education team has compiled a comprehensive list of weblinks for you. Each link has been placed into one of seven helpful categories and, for most sites, a brief description of that site's content has been provided.
Online Search Categories for Economics
Latest news
- ABC Online
The latest news is available on this site, which also provides access to topical news on items such as science, education and indigenous matters. An important service provided by this site is access to online versions and archives of ABC programs such as 4 Corners, Lateline, Foreign Correspondent etc. A search function is also available. - ANZ
Economic Outlook
An excellent source of current economic issues and events affecting the Australian economy. The ANZ Economic Outlook is published quarterly and contains forecasts about the Australian economy as well as other major economies around the world. - The Associated Press
One of the major international news agencies, this site contains breaking news from around the world. - Australian Financial Review
This site provides up to date information on financial markets as well as the latest economic developments. It also provides a good update on news and current affairs. - The Economist
An excellent site for economics students, this site contains loads of articles about worldwide economic developments and policies. - The New York Times
One of the major newspaper in the United States, this site contains a wealth of articles relating to US and international news. - Reuters
Another major international news agency, this site contains articles and news from around the world. - The Sydney Morning Herald
This site provides the latest news in Australia and abroad. The focus may not be economics, but policy announcements will be reported here. - The Wall Street Journal
The largest financial newspaper in the United States, the Wall Street Journal writes articles on economic and financial happenings in the US and overseas. Check this site regularly for overseas news. - The Washington
Post
One of the main newspapers of the United States, the Washington Post web site contains lots of articles relating to US domestic and international policy. Articles are archived for two weeks and can be accessed via a search engine.
Latest Australian Stats
GlobStat is a useful website for understanding the links between globalisation
and development. It has statistics and explanations of the key
trends of globalisation, including economic and demographic trends, trade
and financial flows, and transnational corporations.
Australian
National Accounts summary, Australian Bureau of Statistics.
This site gives an overview of the most recent statistics on the performance
of the Australian economy.
"Global
influences on the Australian economy"
Address by Ian Macfarlane
Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia (14 June 2005)
This speech provides a good background to some of the latest developments
in the global economy. It also examines some of the causes of Australia's
slowing growth rate in 2005.
Australian
Financial Review “Economy Check”
This site has a set of interactive graphs that allow you to follow trends
in Australia’s key indicators over the past decade.
- Australian Bureau of
Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE)
This site provides some information not availiable from government departments. You are able to access its recent media releases which have information most useful to students interested in industry or agricultural economics. However, ABARE's more formal publications are not free online. - Australian Bureau of
Statistics
This site provides statistics on the Australian economy. It provides current statistics under the heading Key National Indicators on National Accounts, International Accounts, Consumption and Investment etc. Note however, that some detailed information is available upon subscription only. - Australian Stock Exchange
Find the latest stock market-related news, real-time stock market data, information on stock market trading activity and information on stock market listed companies with links to more detailed company information. - Australian Council
of Social Services (ACOSS)
This site contains information on Australian unemployment, welfare, jobseeking and other social service issues. The ACOSS site also provides a link to its library resources, including access to full text articles of some of its research and policy papers. - Australian Policy Online
This website provides updated links to new economics research and publications from Australian policy centres and institutes. It is an outstanding resource and can save a long time wandering through web search engines. There is an enormous amount of very high quality research that the site links to, and it also includes a search engine for the site. It also includes extensive information on other policy issues besides Economics and Trade, many of which are relevant to economics. - Make Trade Fair
(global trade campaign)
This site is run by Oxfam, a large international non-government organisation. It contains various issues associated with international trade, specifically looking at the negative impacts of the current trading system on develping economies. - Melbourne
Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research
This site gives some introductory information into research projects concerned with specific areas of economics such as economic growth and business cycles. It also gives introductions to publications produced by the institute such as The Australian Economic Review. Most importantly, it provides links to some other useful sites. - National
Centre for Social and Economic Modelling, University of Canberra
This department is concerned with economic modelling of policy changes and the general economic environment. As such, its scope incudes such areas as the impact of the GST, changes to social security programmes and income distribution. This site is great because it provides critical evaluation of policies and environment (not just statistics). It has dicussion papers on specific issues that are easily downloaded (though some can be a bit technical).
Australian Government Sites
- Austrade
The Austrade Home page provides detailed information on Australia's trading activities with various world regions and countries through its www.austrade.gov.au/studentcentre/extension. Current trade deal information as well as media releases of the past two years may be obtained on this site at www.austrade.gov.au/mediacentre. - Australian Bureau of
Statistics
A wealth of information regarding key Australian economic performance is available on this site. It provides current statistics under the heading Key National Indicators on National Accounts, International Accounts, Consumption and Investment etc. Note however, that some detailed information is available upon subscription only. - Australian Department
of Foreign Affairs and Trade
This site sets out Australia’s trade policies as well as our involvement in Trade Agreements. It provides good useful information concerning APEC, CERTA, WTO and the like all from an Australian perspective. Furthermore, their "Other Country Information" provides a great summary on economic and political outlooks for those countries. Definitely a must. - Australian Department
of Industry, Tourism and Resources
The Department website provides detailed industry-related information according to the various sectors, as well as access to departmental event information and publications. - Australian Federal Government
Details on the Australian Parliamentary system are available on this site. It also provides a search function (however, note that the information may be too specific), as well as links to the various State web sites. - National Competition
Council
The role of the NCC and the competition reform agenda is described. Particulary useful is the accessible information regarding the legal and economic implications of increased competition in Australia. There are also speeches on the policy of the NCC and case studies of the Gas, electricty and water industries. A particulary useful site for microeconomic reform information. - NSW Government
This site also provides information, concerning NSW government policies. It has a strong focus towards government policies affecting business and is especially relevant for Business Studies students. - The Treasury
This site provides an overview on the activities of the Treasury. It is a good source of detailed information regarding federal budgets from the period 1996-1997 to date, as well as forecasts for future periods. The latest Treasury reports also appear on this site, treasury publications available for download. Please note such primary materials are very dense and is only recommended for teachers.
Financial Institutions
- The Australian Prudential
Regulatory Authority (APRA)
The main regulatory body for banks, insurance companies and superannuation funds, APRA provides lots of information and recent news about the banking industry. Check this site for banking regulations and for links to other bank sites. - The Australian Stock
Exchange
Find the latest stock market-related news, real-time stock market data, information on stock market trading activity and information on stock market listed companies with links to more detailed company information. - International Monetary
Fund
This site provides IMF reports into countries around the world, available for download. Unfortunately there are no longer statistics summaries on this site. - The New York Stock Exchange
This site contains the latest updates on the United States stock market. Check regularly for updates on the trading activity and detailed company information. - The Reserve Bank of
Australia
This site contains loads of information about the RBA, including the structure and history of the Bank, as well as interesting articles about recent monetary policy and recent publications and statistics. Great site! - The
World Bank
This particular part of the World Banks sites provide data tables for countries around the world. The "youthink section" of the site is also good in providing background for these countries. You can also find information about a particular region in the world, which you can use to compare to a country in the region.
International Reports and Statistics
- United Nations Millennium
Project
This site provides statistics and reports on the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. It is a good site for information on contrasts in standards of living and the causes of inequality in the global economy. - Asia Pacific Economic
Cooperation (APEC)
This site is run by the United States. All the information here pertains to the US perspective on world economic affairs. It does provides some useful facts but, overall, this site is very limited. - Association of South
East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
This is a site for those studying the ASEAN as well as the Asian Crisis. It provides information on their policies, however information is very limited. - The Economist
This international magazine on economics, finance and current affairs provide a web site with information from their latest issue. However, most information is only available to subscribers at a cost. If the information you are looking for is not in the current issue, forget about it! Nonetheless, check this site regularly. - The Far East Asian Economic
Review
Another magazine turned web site. This site provides articles to their magazine which is restricted to Asian economies. There is no charge for this site. However, there are no statistics either. - International Monetary
Fund
The sites provide IMF reports into countries around the world, available for download. Unfortunately there are no longer statistics summaries on this site. - The
World Bank
This particular part of the World Banks sites provide data tables for countries around the world. The "Schools" section of the site is also good in providing background for these countries aits country data section. - The World Trade Organisation
The internet site of the WTO provides information on their policies. This is a good site for those that are completing assignments on such a topic. Statistics are limited to "Trade Statistics".
Educational Bodies
- Education Network Australia
- EdNA Online
A valuable search engine is available at this site, providing access to a wealth of information sources according to the subject being researched. - Commanding
Heights
Website of a US-made documentary on globalisation. Very useful for discussion of impacts of globalisation, and background information for your case study country. - NSW Board
of Studies
This is a very important site for all HSC students. It contains information about the HSC, including past papers and syllabus. HSC results will also eventually be posted on this site. Definitely one to bookmark. - World Wide Web
Resources in Economics
If information is required on Economic matters with an international focus, this site provides access to an enormous amount of information including research papers, statistics, reports etc. Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Financial Economics, Economic History, Economic Systems, Economic Methodology and HIstory are just a few of the areas in which information is available. It also provides a search function, as well as links to other relevant sites. You can also find some great 'Economics' Jokes!
Fun links to re-energise you!
- Listen to JJJ online!
Check out the JJJ radio site for the latest music news and to listen to the radio on the net. - Artistdirect.com
This music site has lots of information about the latest bands, tour dates and other music news. Check it out to hear the latest clips or just check what's going on!
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