Comic Books

A Story of Interest (and Supervision!) 

Explore the concepts of interest, savings, budgeting, and the Fed’s supervisory responsibilities in promoting the safety and soundness of the financial system.  A lesson plan is also included with this comic book.

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Buy Now, Pay Later

Go on a personal finance mini-adventure into the world of Buy Now, Pay Later! Students will explore how this payment method affects budgeting, borrowing, and everyday choices.

How Do I Use Economics in My Life?

Dive into Econland with the quirky comic book crew to explore how economics is already a part of middle school students’ everyday lives.

How Do We Get The Things We Want?

Visit the comic book universe to understand and learn more about goods and services, barter and trade, and currency and money.

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Once Upon a Dime

Learn the story of the growing economy on Planet Novus and focus on the concepts of barter, currency, and banking.  A lesson plan is also included with this comic book.

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The Story of Monetary Policy 

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.  A lesson plan is also included with this comic book.

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The Story of the Federal Reserve 

Read about the Federal Reserve’s structure and key responsibilities as the citizens on Planet Novus work to develop their own central bank.  A lesson plan is also included with this comic book.

Spanish Version

What is an Economy?

Discover circular flow across the fictitious Planet Novus economy and learn about supply and demand, wants and needs, and the flow of goods and services.

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