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This first lesson in the Economics and the Great Migration curriculum uses the art of Jacob Lawrence to teach the history and economics behind the early years of the Great Migration.

The second lesson in the Economics and the Great Migration curriculum teaches about the Harlem Renaissance, of which Jacob Lawrence was a part, as well as the economic and societal challenges Harlem faced over the years.

This last lesson in the Economics and the Great Migration curriculum studies the practice of redlining, whose impacts on neighborhoods are still felt today over 50 years after its abolishment.

This interactive timeline in our FRASER archive covers significant events in the development of the Fed's monetary policy tools, policies, and communication. The timeline also marks recessionary periods.

The November 2021 issue of Page One Economics® explains how a higher mandated wage may lead some firms to substitute capital for labor.

Students will learn that the Federal Reserve uses interest rate policies to promote maximum employment and price stability. They demonstrate how a change in the target range for the federal funds rate transmits through the economy.

The “Economics and the Great Migration” lessons were developed with the goal of teaching the economics behind the Great Migration and the lasting impact the Great Migration had on American society.

These classroom-ready dashboards show how FRED gives students the latest insights into real world data related to employment, earnings, and education.

Students will develop critical thinking skills through this primary document analysis and develop data literacy skills through FRED® graph analysis.

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.