How Fed Policy Transmits to the Economy

Price Stability

Learn about price stability and how it is measured.

Monetary Policy, Part 1: The Fed and the Dual Mandate

Explain how the Fed adjusts a target range for the federal funds rate.

The Fed's New Monetary Policy Tools

Explore the new monetary policy tools of the Fed.

Open for Business: Understanding the Fed's Discount Window

Learn about the Federal Reserve's discount window.

Fiscal vs Monetary Policy

Learn about fiscal and monetary policy.

Monetary Policy, Part 2: Two Important Interest Rates in Monetary Policy Implementation

Explain the federal funds rate and interest on reserve balances rate.

Teaching Economics with Active Learning

Teach economics with active and engaging lessons.

PACED Pretzels

Learn about and apply the five-step PACED decision-making process.

How Many Beverages Will Consumers Buy? Lesson on Demand

Learn about the law of demand and discover the relationship between price and quantity demanded.

Using a Minimum Wage Debate in an Economics Class

This activity uses a classroom debate about the minimum wage to teach prices floors.

Teaching Market Structures with Gum

Highlight different market structures through a role playing game.

Is Trade a Zero-Sum Game?

Demonstrate that voluntary trade can benefit buyers and sellers.

How do we Measure Unemployment?

Demonstrate how we calculate the civilian unemployment rate.

Imports and GDP

Learn about gross domestic product (GDP)

Career Choices

This activity highlights the connection between education, training, and experience in determining income.

The Three C's of Credit (Lesson 9A)

Play the role of credit providers and assess the credit worthiness of an individual.