The Unemployment Rate Explained
Learn about the indicators the Federal Reserve uses to help it achieve its monetary policy goals.
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Modules
16-30 min
Types of Unemployment
OVERVIEW
This interactive assignment teaches the three types of unemployment. Some unemployed individuals need only a little time to find the right job while others may need extensive intervention. And some may not ever find the job they seek.
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VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Maximum Employment
Learn about maximum employment and how it is measured.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Evaluating and Contextualizing Authority
Determine the authority of an information source.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Jargon Alert: Full Employment
Learn about factors influencing the unemployment rate.
AUDIO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Unemployment
Cover the three types of unemployment.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
0-15 MIN
How do we Measure Unemployment?
Demonstrate how we calculate the civilian unemployment rate.
