Teaching the New Tools of Monetary Policy
Resources for teaching the Fed's monetary policy tools in an ample-reserves framework.
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The Story of Monetary Policy
OVERVIEW
Understand the importance of monetary policy and the Federal Reserve’s key responsibilities through a tour of planets that need guidance in stabilizing prices, increasing employment, and developing a healthy economy.
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CURRICULUM UNITS
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Fiscal & Monetary Policy
Define fiscal and monetary policy and highlight their differences.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Beige Book in the Classroom
Learn how the Fed's Beige Book reflects economic conditions.
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Monetary Policy, Part 1: The Fed and the Dual Mandate
Explain how the Fed adjusts a target range for the federal funds rate.
MODULES
31-45 MIN
The Fed's New Monetary Policy Tools
Explore the new monetary policy tools of the Fed.
AUDIO Q&A
Econ Lowdown Podcast Series
21 Economics audio assignments for your classroom
More in This Series
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
How Do I Use Economics In My Life?
Explore how economics is a part of students’ everyday lives.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
How Do We Get The Things We Want?
Learn more about goods and services, barter and trade, currency, and money.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
What Is an Economy?
Learn about supply, demand, and the flow of goods and services.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
A Story of Interest (and Supervision!)
Explore the concepts of interest, savings, and budgeting.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
The Story of the Federal Reserve System
Read about the Federal Reserve’s structure and key responsibilities.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Once Upon A Dime
Learn about barter, currency, and banking.
