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Removing the "Punch Bowl": Inflation and the Federal Reserve's Use of Contradictory Monetary Policy
Students will develop critical thinking skills through this primary document analysis and develop data literacy skills through FRED® graph analysis.
In Plain English, Making Sense of the Federal Reserve Video
Need to learn—or teach someone else—about the Federal Reserve? Penny, our friendly tour guide, will show you around the Federal Reserve System, introducing you to who we are and what we do.
In Plain English - Making Sense of the Federal Reserve
Want to learn about the Federal Reserve? Have no fear! In Plain English describes the structure and functions of the Federal Reserve System in an easy-to-understand interactive format.
How Federal Reserve Bank Presidents Ensure “Main Street” is Represented in Monetary Policy
The November issue of Page One Economics explains how Federal Reserve Bank presidents ensure the voices of “Main Street” are reflected in monetary policy decisions.
Classroom Activity: How Fed Policy Transmits to the Economy
This interactive activity reinforces students’ comprehension of the linkages between monetary policy and the economy.
The Rise (and Fall) of Inflation During the Early 2020s (Page One Economics)
This Page One Economics® Econ Primer describes key measures of inflation, including the consumer price index, and how the Federal Open Market Committee pays particular attention to these measures as it makes policy decisions.
An Act for the Ages: The Federal Reserve Act
In this lesson, students will examine the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 and the establishment of the unique structure and functions of the Federal Reserve System.
Beige Book in the Classroom
Eight times per year, the Federal Reserve issues the Beige Book publication, a snapshot of business conditions in each of the Fed’s 12 regional Reserve Bank Districts. Students will collect economic information to write their own report.
An Educators Guide to Monetary Policy Digital Badge Program
Achieve a foundational level of literacy about the Federal Reserve by learning about five key topics related to monetary policy. As you learn, you will earn badges for each of the key concepts.
Learning and Earning Digital Badges
Digital badges are learning tools. Rather than asking learners to absorb information, our digital badging programs present learners with dynamic opportunities to acquire and demonstrate their new or existing expertise.