Measuring the Great Depression
Describe how we measure the economy’s health with tools such as gross domestic product (GDP), the unemployment rate, and the consumer price index (CPI).
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Government Spending During World War II
OVERVIEW
In this activity, students learn about the major components of gross domestic product (GDP) and the consequences of increased government spending during World War II.
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Learn about data through graphing activities.
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FRED Graphs Data Dashboard for Educators
Review data on GDP, Consumer Price Index, and unemployment.
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Calculate Your Lifetime Inflation Activity
Learn how to measure changes in inflation over a lifetime.
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Analyzing the Elements of Real GDP in FRED Using Stacking Activity
Graph gross domestic product's (GDP) components over time.
