How do we Measure Unemployment?
Demonstrate how we calculate the civilian unemployment rate.
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Maximum Employment
OVERVIEW
Achieving maximum employment is part of the Federal Reserve's mandate from Congress. This infographic highlights the goal of maximum employment and provides visual clues for labor market measures and terminology.
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LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
0-15 MIN
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
The Unemployment Rate Explained
Learn about the indicators the Federal Reserve uses to help it achieve its monetary policy goals.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Types of Unemployment
Describe the three types of unemployment
AUDIO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Unemployment
Cover the three types of unemployment.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Jargon Alert: Full Employment
Learn about factors influencing the unemployment rate.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Measuring Unemployment
Look at why unemployment statistics matter.
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Trade: Why Do Nations Trade?
Visualize key components of international trade.
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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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Price Stability
Learn about price stability and how it is measured.
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Taxes
The infographic highlights that taxes are used to pay for the goods and services that different levels of government provide.
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Fiscal & Monetary Policy
Define fiscal and monetary policy and highlight their differences.
