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Curious about capitalism, the monetary system or white collar crime? Check out these articles. The Economics Channel defines and explores economic terms and controversies.

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Charity & Goodwill
The Charity and Good Will Channel explores how money can be used for the greater good. Read inspiring stories and learn about charity in these articles.
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- How Greenpeace Works
- How Philanthropy Works
- How the BRICK Awards Work
Currency
The Currency channel explains all you ever wanted to know about dollars and cents. Check out these articles for in-depth information on what happens to money in the economy (or in your washing machine.)
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- How Currency Works
- How Exchange Rates Work
- How the Euro Works
- How the New $20 Bill Works
Economic Concepts
Economic concepts are widely used but not always defined clearly. Read up on the nature of capitalism, learn how much power the Fed really has and more.
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- Why does the Fed change the interest rate?
- Is a free market "free" if it's regulated?
- How the Five Day Weekend Works
- Can the government control a stock market crash?
Money & Ethics
From greenwashing to fair trade to credit card practices, the Money & Ethics Channel explores some of our most complex questions around ethics and economics.
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- Would you pay $55 for bottled water?
- What are credit default swaps?
- Why do corporations have the same rights as you?
- What if I didn't file and pay my income taxes?
Money & Politics
Money & Politics are virtually inseparable. Learn more about some of the most important political and economic issues of our time.
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- Does campaign finance reform restrict free speech?
- How Labor Scabs Work
- How will the U.S. government spend the $700 billion bailout funds?
- How Trickle-down Economics Works
Money & the Law
Money & the Law intersect in many interesting and often controversial ways. Check out the Money & the Law channel to see what happens when these two powerful forces cooperate or collide.
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- What if I removed the tag from my mattress?
- 10 Outrageous Lawsuits
- How Bail Works
- How Intellectual Property Works
Scams
The Scam Channel describes the wide variety of tricks people use to steal money. Learn how to spot a fake and how to protect yourself from fraud.
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- How Con Artists Work
- How Counterfeiting Works
- How Cooking the Books Works
- How Identity Theft Works
The Stock Market
Whether you're an economics wiz or don't know your NASDAQ from your Dow Jones, these articles will give you a deeper understanding of the forces at play in the stock market.
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- How Day Trading Works
- How IPOs Work
- How Electronic Trading Works
- How the NASDAQ Stock Exchange Works
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Do you want to volunteer your time to a worthy cause? When you're going to volunteer you should look for a charity whose cause is close to your heart. Read these volunteer articles to get informed.
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