Price Stability
Learn about price stability and how it is measured.
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46-60 min
AP Macro Lecture Guide: How the Fed Implements Monetary Policy
OVERVIEW
This lesson provides a script and graphing practice for AP Macro teachers on how the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) conducts monetary policy to achieve its dual mandate. It also provides examples of how a central bank responds to various economic shocks are presented to reinforce the key concepts covered in this lesson.
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INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Monetary Policy, Part 1: The Fed and the Dual Mandate
Explain how the Fed adjusts a target range for the federal funds rate.
MODULES
31-45 MIN
The Fed's New Monetary Policy Tools
Explore the new monetary policy tools of the Fed.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Open for Business: Understanding the Fed's Discount Window
Learn about the Federal Reserve's discount window.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Fiscal vs Monetary Policy
Learn about fiscal and monetary policy.
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Monetary Policy, Part 2: Two Important Interest Rates in Monetary Policy Implementation
Explain the federal funds rate and interest on reserve balances rate.
