Maximum Employment
Learn about maximum employment and how it is measured.
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0-15 min
FRED Graphs Data Dashboard for Educators
OVERVIEW
This online data dashboard that provides the most recent data on Gross Domestic Product, Consumer Price Index, and unemployment to supplement your teaching.
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INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
The Unemployment Rate Explained
Learn about the indicators the Federal Reserve uses to help it achieve its monetary policy goals.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Types of Unemployment
Describe the three types of unemployment
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Jargon Alert: Full Employment
Learn about factors influencing the unemployment rate.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
0-15 MIN
How do we Measure Unemployment?
Demonstrate how we calculate the civilian unemployment rate.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Measuring Unemployment
Look at why unemployment statistics matter.
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LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
0-15 MIN
10 FRED Graph Activities in 10 Minutes
Learn about data through graphing activities.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
0-15 MIN
Calculate Your Lifetime Inflation Activity
Learn how to measure changes in inflation over a lifetime.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
0-15 MIN
Analyzing the Elements of Real GDP in FRED Using Stacking Activity
Graph gross domestic product's (GDP) components over time.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
0-15 MIN
Government Spending During World War II
This activity covers gross domestic product (GDP) and the consequences of increased government spending during World War II.
