Your Connection to the Economy and the Federal Reserve
Learn about how the Federal Reserve connects to your daily life.
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Lessons & Activities
1 Hour+
Central Banking Card Game
OVERVIEW
In this activity, learn about the role of central banks, including the Federal Reserve, in a world economy. The game highlights the challenges of balancing stable prices (inflation rate) and full employment (stylized as Gross Domestic Product growth rate) amid a volatile economy.
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INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Why Does the Fed Care about Inflation?
Explain what happens when inflation gets out of control.
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
Independence, Accountability, and the Federal Reserve System
Introduce the important concept of having an independent central bank creates sound policymaking.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Fiscal vs Monetary Policy
Learn about fiscal and monetary policy.
CURRICULUM UNITS
Teaching the New Tools of Monetary Policy
Resources for teaching the Fed's monetary policy tools in an ample-reserves framework.
