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FRED Data Primers from Page One Economics®
OVERVIEW
Go in depth with readings about how FRED® can increase students’ data literacy skills and serve as a reference guide for advanced users.
Data Units in FRED®
Read an introduction to the range of data units available in FRED and how that can help tell the story behind the numbers.
Adjusting for Inflation
Learn how to adjust nominal values in FRED to account for inflation and how real values provide a more accurate picture of the world around us.
Data Citations with FRED®
This article outlines some best practices for citing data in FRED.
Data Geographies with FRED®
See how more than half of all the data in FRED can be visualized through maps.
Data Releases with FRED®
Discover how official statistics are assembled and released.
Data Revisions with FRED®
Learn about how and why certain data sets in FRED are revised and how it helps better understand the economy.
Data Seasonality with FRED®
This article describes seasonality for new data users and can serve as a reference for advanced data users.
Ethical Use of Data with FRED®
This guide describes ethical considerations regarding gathering, analyzing, storing, and distributing data.
Measuring Financial and Economic Risk with FRED®
Read an introduction about the time-series datasets that signal stress levels in financial markets and the probability of economic recessions.
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READING Q&A
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A Dollar's Worth: Inflation Is Real
Learn more about inflation, how it’s measured, and how the inflation rate is calculated.
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AI and the Future of Work: Opportunity or Threat?
Learn how AI can impact industries and affect jobs.
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16-30 MIN
Advertising: Dollars and Decisions
Review advertising history and strategies ads use to create demand.
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16-30 MIN
Advertising: Targets, Techniques, and Technology
Explain how advertising creates demand for products or services.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
All About the Business Cycle: Where Do Recessions Come From?
Introduce the business cycle and define its components.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
An Economic Guide to Giving the Perfect Gift
Learn how to use consumer surplus and social utility to measure a gift’s value.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Banking Basics
Describe the differences between banks, online banks, and credit unions.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Bankruptcy: When All Else Fails
Discuss earning income, budgeting, late payments, and collections.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Baseball and the $700 Million Bet on the Time Value of Money
Explain the time value of money.
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16-30 MIN
Beyond Inflation Numbers: Shrinkflation and Skimpflation
Define shrinkflation and skimpflation.
