Alexander Hamilton & Central Banking
Learn about Alexander Hamilton's impact on the United States and central banking.
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Modules
31-45 min
Making Sense of the Federal Reserve
OVERVIEW
Use this interactive module to introduce the history and structure of the Federal Reserve system, define how monetary policy helps the Fed achieve its dual mandate of maximum employment and price stability, and how it regulates banks and protects consumers.
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VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Fiscal & Monetary Policy
Define fiscal and monetary policy and highlight their differences.
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.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Jargon Alert: Helicopter Money
Learn about a tool to stimulate economies and fight deflationary pressures.
AUDIO Q&A
Econ Lowdown Podcast Series
21 Economics audio assignments for your classroom
