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5. Stocks, Commodities, and Markets

Chapter 5 - Stocks, Commodities, and Markets - This free online textbook is an adaptation of the book "Outline of the U.S. Economy" by Conte and Carr and has been adapted with permission from the U.S. Department of State.
Black Monday and the Long Bull Market
A look at the stock market's Black Monday: October 19, 1987.
The Regulators of Security Markets
A look at the organizations that regulate security markets.
Commodities and Other Futures
An examination of commodity and other financial futures.
Market Strategies
An examination of stock market strategies.
How Stock Prices Are Determined
An examination of how stock prices are determined.
A Nation of Investors
An examination of the investing habits of Americans.
The Stock Exchanges
A first look at American stock markets.
Introduction to Capital Markets
A first look at capital markets.

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