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Economics

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Why Is The Free Flow of Oil Important?
Why does the price of oil change so much? Learn how crude oil affects the global economy and the potential for economic development, and how fluctuating prices can contribute to crises.
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What Is Economic Statecraft?
Learn why China lends billions of dollars abroad each year through its Belt and Road Initiative and the implications of that free resource for recipient countries.
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Economics: Europe and Eurasia
As in other regions, certain European countries belong to an economic or customs union—a “single market”—that makes trade between its members seamless. 
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Economics: The Americas
The economic landscape of the Americas is dominated by the United States, which accounts for nearly a third of the region’s billion-plus population and three-quarters of its economic output. 

Learning Journeys

A learning journey is a student facing, curated collection of resources that explore a topic from a specific perspective.

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Trade: Introduction

Explore this collection of learning resources to understand international trade.

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Trade: Policy

Explore this collection of learning resources to understand the ways in which trade can be used as part of foreign policy.

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Trade: Trade Wars

Explore this collection of learning resources to understand trade relations between the United States and China.

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Monetary Policy: Economic Statecraft

Explore this collection of learning resources to understand the various economic tools countries can use to help achieve their foreign policy goals.