The Fed Explained

Teaching the New Tools of Monetary Policy

Resources for teaching the Fed's monetary policy tools in an ample-reserves framework.

Lecture Guide: How the Federal Reserve Implements Monetary Policy

This lesson teaches how the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) conducts monetary policy.

Alexander Hamilton & Central Banking

Learn about Alexander Hamilton's impact on the United States and central banking.

Making Sense of the Federal Reserve

Introduce the structure of the Federal Reserve and the basics of monetary policy.

Econ Lowdown Podcast Series

21 Economics audio assignments for your classroom

Jargon Alert: Helicopter Money

Learn about a tool to stimulate economies and fight deflationary pressures.

How Do I Make a Decision?

Learn about PACED decision-making

Supply & Demand: How Do Markets Determine Price?

Learn about the basics of supply, demand, and market equilibrium.

Price Ceilings & Price Floors

Learn about the effects of price controls on a market.

Trade: Why Do Nations Trade?

Visualize key components of international trade.

Economic Systems

Contrast market and command economies.

Gross Domestic Product

Visualize the components of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Circular Flow

Visualize the circular flow diagram.

Maximum Employment

Learn about maximum employment and how it is measured.

Price Stability

Learn about price stability and how it is measured.

Taxes

Highlight how taxes pay for the goods and services the government provides.