Fiscal & Monetary Policy
Define fiscal and monetary policy and highlight their differences.
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Lessons & Activities
46-60 min
What Happens When the Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates?
OVERVIEW
In this activity, students learn that the Federal Reserve uses interest rate policies to promote maximum employment and price stability. They demonstrate how a change in the target range for the federal funds rate transmits through the economy.
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INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
The Fed's Role Today
See how the Fed affects your life.
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
1 HOUR+
Could It Happen Again
Learn about the role of the Federal Reserve System in the context of the Great Depression.
CURRICULUM UNITS
Teaching the New Tools of Monetary Policy
Resources for teaching the Fed's monetary policy tools in an ample-reserves framework.
