How do we Measure Unemployment?

Maximum Employment

Learn about maximum employment and how it is measured.

The Unemployment Rate Explained

Learn about the indicators the Federal Reserve uses to help it achieve its monetary policy goals.

Types of Unemployment

Describe the three types of unemployment

Jargon Alert: Full Employment

Learn about factors influencing the unemployment rate.

FRED Graphs Data Dashboard for Educators

Review data on GDP, Consumer Price Index, and unemployment.

Measuring Unemployment

Look at why unemployment statistics matter.

Teaching Economics with Active Learning

Teach economics with active and engaging lessons.

PACED Pretzels

Learn about and apply the five-step PACED decision-making process.

How Many Beverages Will Consumers Buy? Lesson on Demand

Learn about the law of demand and discover the relationship between price and quantity demanded.

Using a Minimum Wage Debate in an Economics Class

This activity uses a classroom debate about the minimum wage to teach prices floors.

Teaching Market Structures with Gum

Highlight different market structures through a role playing game.

Is Trade a Zero-Sum Game?

Demonstrate that voluntary trade can benefit buyers and sellers.

Imports and GDP

Learn about gross domestic product (GDP)

How Fed Policy Transmits to the Economy

Show how changes in monetary policy ripple through the economy.

Career Choices

This activity highlights the connection between education, training, and experience in determining income.

The Three C's of Credit (Lesson 9A)

Play the role of credit providers and assess the credit worthiness of an individual.