The Unemployment Rate Explained
Learn about the indicators the Federal Reserve uses to help it achieve its monetary policy goals.
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16-30 min
Measuring Unemployment
OVERVIEW
This interactive assignment teaches the importance of unemployment statistics. Examine how these data are collected and how unemployment is measured so that government may enact policies to bring it down.
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VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Evaluating and Contextualizing Authority
Determine the authority of an information source.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Infographic Posters
Browse infographics for your classroom.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Jargon Alert: Full Employment
Learn about factors influencing the unemployment rate.
AUDIO Q&A
Econ Lowdown Podcast Series
21 Economics audio assignments for your classroom
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
0-15 MIN
FRED Graphs Data Dashboard for Educators
Review data on GDP, Consumer Price Index, and unemployment.
