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Bankruptcy: When All Else Fails
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Many people find themselves in financial trouble, but it is good to know there are options available should you need serious financial help. The April 2018 bonus edition of Page One Economics: Focus on Finance discusses earning income, budgeting, late payments, and collections. It introduces the basics of legal protection offered in the form of bankruptcy and describes some potential consequences of filing a bankruptcy case.

Subject:
Business and Communication
Economics
Finance
Social Science
Material Type:
Lesson
Reading
Provider:
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Provider Set:
Page One Economics
Author:
Kris Bertelsen
Date Added:
09/11/2019
Beginning Excel
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This textbook was written for a community college introductory course in spreadsheets utilizing Microsoft Excel. While the figures shown utilize Excel 2016, the textbook was written to be applicable to other versions of Excel as well. The book introduces new users to the basics of spreadsheets and is appropriate for students in any major who have not used Excel before.

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This Beginning Excel textbook is intended for use in a one-term introductory spreadsheet course for all majors taught at two-year colleges. The basics of Excel, as they apply to the professional workplace, are introduced, including spreadsheet design, data entry, formulas, functions, charts, tables, and multi-sheet use.

Contact Diane Shingledecker (dshingle@pcc.edu) for inquiries about accompanying online quizzes, tests, What’s Wrong with this Spreadsheet critical thinking exercises, midterm, and final projects that currently reside in a Desire2Learn online course shell.

Word Count: 62914

ISBN: 978-1-990641-72-5

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Subject:
Applied Science
Business and Communication
Computer Science
Finance
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
NSCC
Date Added:
01/01/2022
Beginning Excel, First Edition
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Second Edition: https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/beginningexcel19/

Short Description:
This is the first edition of a textbook written for a community college introductory course in spreadsheets utilizing Microsoft Excel; second edition available: https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/beginningexcel19/. While the figures shown utilize Excel 2016, the textbook was written to be applicable to other versions of Excel as well. The book introduces new users to the basics of spreadsheets and is appropriate for students in any major who have not used Excel before. Order a print copy: http://www.lulu.com/shop/noreen-brown-and-barbara-lave-and-julie-romey-and-mary-schatz/beginning-excel/paperback/product-23853995.html

Long Description:
Second edition available: https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/beginningexcel19/

This Beginning Excel textbook is intended for use in a one-term introductory spreadsheet course for all majors taught at two-year colleges. The basics of Excel, as they apply to the professional workplace, are introduced, including spreadsheet design, data entry, formulas, functions, charts, tables, and multi-sheet use.

Order a print copy: http://www.lulu.com/shop/noreen-brown-and-barbara-lave-and-julie-romey-and-mary-schatz/beginning-excel/paperback/product-23853995.html

Word Count: 62914

ISBN: 978-1-63635-034-9

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Subject:
Applied Science
Business and Communication
Computer Science
Finance
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
Open Oregon Educational Resources
Author:
Barbara Lave
Diane Shingledecker
Julie Romey
Mary Schatz
Noreen Brown
Date Added:
06/20/2017
Ben Franklin: Highlighting the Printer
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Students will learn that money is an invention. They will read and analyze an essay focusing primarily on one aspect of Ben Franklin's life his work as a printer and how he was an inventor and entrepreneur who also promoted the use of currency in the United States. Students will cite specific textual evidence regarding problems and solutions and will answer questions and complete a timeline. By using evidence and information gleaned from text, students will write a fictitious social media post defending the selection of Ben Franklin's portrait for the $100 note.

Subject:
Business and Communication
Economics
Finance
History
Social Science
U.S. History
Material Type:
Lesson
Lesson Plan
Reading
Provider:
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Provider Set:
Economic Lowdown Lessons
Date Added:
09/11/2019
Beyond Inflation Numbers: Shrinkflation and Skimpflation
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Inflation numbers are important economic indicators. But thinking beyond the numbers reveals a deeper reality. For example, how do businesses respond to inflation? Some resort to shrinkflation and skimpflation. Learn about these practices and their effects on consumers in the December 2022 issue of Page One Economics®: Focus on Finance.

Subject:
Business and Communication
Economics
Finance
Social Science
Material Type:
Lesson
Reading
Provider:
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Provider Set:
Page One Economics
Author:
Jeannette Bennett
Date Added:
12/01/2022
Beyond the Hype: An Introduction to Crypto Assets
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Crypto assets have increasingly occupied news headlines and the minds of many consumers. While initially introduced as a payment system, crypto assets are seen by many as an enticing investment opportunity. This issue of Page One Economics® introduces crypto assets, blockchain technology, and the emerging crypto universe.

Subject:
Business and Communication
Economics
Finance
Social Science
Material Type:
Lesson
Reading
Provider:
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Provider Set:
Page One Economics
Author:
Megan Cruz
Date Added:
10/01/2022
Bitcoin: Money or Financial Investment?
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While many people have heard of Bitcoin, far fewer understand it. In short, Bitcoin is a digital currency that allows transactions independent of the banking system. Lately, many people are buying Bitcoin purely as a financial investment, hoping it will appreciate. So which is it—currency or financial asset? Read more about it in the March 2018 issue of Page One Economics.

Subject:
Business and Communication
Economics
Finance
Social Science
Material Type:
Lesson
Reading
Provider:
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Provider Set:
Page One Economics
Author:
Scott A. Wolla
Date Added:
09/11/2019
Bitcoin for Beginners – Comprehensive Guide 2024
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“Bitcoin for Beginners – Comprehensive Guide 2024” is an in-depth online course designed from Investorempires.com for individuals looking to understand the fundamentals of Bitcoin. Whether you are new to the world of cryptocurrencies or wish to deepen your knowledge, this course provides a systematic approach covering essential concepts, practical aspects, and the significance of Bitcoin in the financial landscape.

Course Duration:
- No Time Limited (Self-paced learning)

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will:

Grasp Bitcoin Basics:
Understand the fundamentals of Bitcoin, its origin, and the underlying blockchain technology.

Navigate the Bitcoin Ecosystem:
Gain insights into Bitcoin mining, wallets, and transactions.

Secure and Manage Bitcoin:
Learn how to secure and manage Bitcoin through wallets and best practices.

Conduct Bitcoin Transactions:
Understand the process of buying, selling, and transferring Bitcoin.

Explore Bitcoin Investment:
Explore the investment potential of Bitcoin and understand its role in the broader financial market.

Analyze Bitcoin Trends:
Develop skills in reading Bitcoin price charts and understanding market trends.

Understand Bitcoin’s Impact:
Comprehend the societal and economic impact of Bitcoin.

Target Audience:
-Beginners with little to no knowledge of Bitcoin.
-Individuals interested in understanding the foundational concepts of Bitcoin and its practical applications.

Subject:
Business and Communication
Economics
Finance
Social Science
Material Type:
Lesson
Module
Reading
Student Guide
Date Added:
02/28/2024
Bitcoin’s energy and carbon footprint
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Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin rely on blockchain technology and crypto mining, which consume massive amounts of electricity and have significant carbon footprints. The lack of transparency and regulation in the industry raises concerns about the economic, social, and environmental costs associated with crypto mines.

Subject:
Applied Science
Business and Communication
Career and Technical Education
Environmental Studies
Finance
Material Type:
Case Study
Diagram/Illustration
Reading
Provider:
Boston University
Provider Set:
Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability
Date Added:
05/15/2023
Blended Best Practices: Teaching Logic with Coding (3-5)
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This resource was created by Brandon Horst in collaboration with Tina Williams as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Unit Plans promoting BlendEd Learning Best Practices. This Unit Plan is designed for Upper Primary Integrated Technology (3-5).

Subject:
Computer Science
Economics
Educational Technology
Elementary Education
Finance
Management
Marketing
Measurement and Data
Numbers and Operations
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Assessment
Lesson Plan
Simulation
Unit of Study
Author:
Tina Williams
Date Added:
06/06/2020
Blockchain and Money
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This course is for students wishing to explore blockchain technology's potential use—by entrepreneurs and incumbents—to change the world of money and finance. The course begins with a review of Bitcoin and an understanding of the commercial, technical, and public policy fundamentals of blockchain technology, distributed ledgers, and smart contracts. The class then continues on to current and potential blockchain applications in the financial sector.

Subject:
Applied Science
Business and Communication
Computer Science
Engineering
Finance
Material Type:
Full Course
Provider:
MIT
Provider Set:
MIT OpenCourseWare
Author:
Gensler, Gary
Date Added:
09/01/2018
Bonds
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This lecture is about bonds. A bond is a debt investment in which an investor loans money to an entity (typically corporate or governmental) which borrows the funds for a defined period of time at a variable or fixed interest rate. It discusses the bond terminology, how to compute the price and yield of the different types of bonds. Additionally, it describes why bond prices change over time and how credit risk affects a corporate bond.

Subject:
Business and Communication
Finance
Material Type:
Lecture
Provider:
CUNY Academic Works
Provider Set:
Lehman College
Author:
Nœ–ez-Torres, Alexander
Date Added:
10/01/2019
Budget Basics for Grant Writing
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This handbook is presented to you by the Office of Scholarship and Sponsored Projects in FHSU. It covers the topics on developing a budget for grant proposal writing, the types of costs, budget justification, and FHSU procedures for proposal submittal.

Subject:
Business and Communication
Finance
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
FHSU Digital Press
Author:
Leslie Paige
Misty Koonse
Date Added:
05/18/2021
Budgeting
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Brief explanation of a budgeting warm up exercise leading into the lesson. 

Subject:
Finance
Material Type:
Homework/Assignment
Author:
Brittney Patterson
Date Added:
07/28/2021
Budgeting for Your Dream Job
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This assignment is a webquest. Students research their favorite careers and create a monthly budget to decide whether or not they can live the lifestyle they choose on that occupation's salary.

Subject:
Finance
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
Kathryn Rose
Date Added:
12/18/2019
Budgeting for fun in a city
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This activity from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has students practice budgeting by planning for a fun overnight trip to a city.

Essential questions
What types of things should be included in a budget?
How can budgeting help me manage my money?

Subject:
Business and Communication
Economics
Finance
Social Science
Material Type:
Lesson
Lesson Plan
Author:
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Date Added:
03/12/2021