Fiscal & Monetary Policy
Define fiscal and monetary policy and highlight their differences.
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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
Alexander Hamilton & Central Banking
Learn about Alexander Hamilton's impact on the United States and central banking.
MODULES
31-45 MIN
Making Sense of the Federal Reserve
Introduce the structure of the Federal Reserve and the basics of monetary policy.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Jargon Alert: Helicopter Money
Learn about a tool to stimulate economies and fight deflationary pressures.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Lecture Guide: How the Federal Reserve Implements Monetary Policy
This lesson teaches how the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) conducts 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.
