Teaching the New Tools of Monetary Policy
Resources for teaching the Fed's monetary policy tools in an ample-reserves framework.
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Reading Q&A
16-30 min
Minding the Output Gap: What Is Potential GDP and Why Does It Matter?
OVERVIEW
This issue of Page One Economics® explains how the output gap is useful for checking the health of the economy. It also points out how errors in the estimation of potential real GDP can reduce the effectiveness of policy. Print the article.
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The Information Creation Process: Exploring Data Sources and Aggregators
Learn about the difference between data aggregators and data sources.
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Infographics for your classroom
MODULES
16-30 MIN
GDP: What Is It?
Define GDP, explain its components, and define per capita GDP
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Definition of GDP
Provide a definition of GDP, what it measures, and how it is calculated.
AUDIO Q&A
Econ Lowdown Podcast Series
21 Economics audio assignments for your classroom
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READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
A Dollar's Worth: Inflation Is Real
Learn more about inflation, how it’s measured, and how the inflation rate is calculated.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
AI and the Future of Work: Opportunity or Threat?
Learn how AI can impact industries and affect jobs.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Advertising: Dollars and Decisions
Review advertising history and strategies ads use to create demand.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
All About the Business Cycle: Where Do Recessions Come From?
Introduce the business cycle and define its components.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Banking Basics
Describe the differences between banks, online banks, and credit unions.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Bankruptcy: When All Else Fails
Discuss earning income, budgeting, late payments, and collections.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Baseball and the $700 Million Bet on the Time Value of Money
Explain the time value of money.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Beyond Inflation Numbers: Shrinkflation and Skimpflation
Define shrinkflation and skimpflation.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Beyond the Hype - An Intro to Crypto Assets
Introduce crypto assets, blockchain technology, and the emerging crypto universe.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Bitcoin: Money or Financial Investment
Discover the differences of how people view Bitcoin.
