Fiscal & Monetary Policy
Define fiscal and monetary policy and highlight their differences.
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The Story of the Federal Reserve System
OVERVIEW
Read about the Federal Reserve’s structure and key responsibilities as the citizens on Planet Novus work to develop their own central bank.
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LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
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Beige Book in the Classroom
Learn how the Fed's Beige Book reflects economic conditions.
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Why Does the Fed care about inflation?
Explain what happens when inflation gets out of control.
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
Helicopter Money
Learn about a tool to stimulate economies and fight deflationary pressures.
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