Fiscal vs Monetary Policy
Learn about fiscal and monetary policy.
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The Fed Explained
OVERVIEW
Help your students understand and remember the structure and functions of the Federal Reserve with this concise infographic. Display in your classroom and use these hands-on learning activities to reinforce concepts with your students.
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LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Monetary Policy, Part 1: The Fed and the Dual Mandate
Explain how the Fed adjusts a target range for the federal funds rate.
MODULES
31-45 MIN
The Fed's New Monetary Policy Tools
Explore the new monetary policy tools of the Fed.
AUDIO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Monetary Policy
Discuss the Federal Reserve's use of monetary policy.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Open for Business: Understanding the Fed's Discount Window
Learn about the Federal Reserve's discount window.
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Monetary Policy, Part 2: Two Important Interest Rates in Monetary Policy Implementation
Explain the federal funds rate and interest on reserve balances rate.
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Price Ceilings & Price Floors
Learn about the effects of price controls on a market.
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Trade: Why Do Nations Trade?
Visualize key components of international trade.
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Economic Systems
Contrast market and command economies.
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Gross Domestic Product
Visualize the components of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
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Circular Flow
Visualize the circular flow diagram.
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Maximum Employment
Learn about maximum employment and how it is measured.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Price Stability
Learn about price stability and how it is measured.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Taxes
The infographic highlights that taxes are used to pay for the goods and services that different levels of government provide.
