Following the 2008 financial crisis in the United States, why did fiscal policymakers increase government spending and reduce taxes? Discover the motivation behind these actions and learn about the separate functions of monetary and...

In this economics instructional activity, high schoolers draw aggregate demand and supply curves for 3 monetary and fiscal policy combinations.

As an introduction to monetary policy, groups investigate and evaluate the effectiveness of current monetary and fiscal policies on promoting full employment, price stability, and economic performance. They then apply monetary tools...

In this economics worksheet, students respond to 29 short answer questions regarding fiscal and monetary policy. Several notes and explanations are also included.

In this economics instructional activity, learners follow the provided instructions to write an essay that refers to fiscal and monetary policies.

Exchange rates are dependent on a variety of factors. Scholars tease out these factors using a prompt from College Board. Another query examines the economic health of a country with barometers such as gross domestic product and wages. A...

In this International Effects worksheet, students read background information then solve several problems from a variety of perspectives with variables.

Learners get extra practice graphing complicated economic concepts using authentic College Board materials. Problem sets include examinations of consumer versus capital goods, and the effects of various financial policies on an economy...

Gross domestic product can be a telling indicator about the health of a country, but it has limitations. Learners examine common indicators using structured prompts and problem sets from the College Board. Other practice problems include...

In this economic systems learning exercise, students read and follow the provided 5 tips to locate, analyze, and discuss macroeconomics current event issues. 

Macroeconomics learning module teaches about fiscal policy and monetary policy with interactive multi-media materials.

In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms, calculations, and graphs related to fiscal policy. Topics include how taxes and spending can be used to close an output gap, how to model the effect of a change in taxes...

Practice what you have learned about the short-run consequences of using fiscal and monetary policy in conjunction with each other or in opposition to each other.

In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and graphs related to the effects of fiscal policy actions in the short run. Topics include how fiscal and monetary policy can be used in combination to close output...

By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Understand how fiscal policy and monetary policy are interconnected, Explain the three lag times that often occur when solving economic problems, and Identify the legal...

Chapter 7 outlines the manipulation of U.S. economy and role of government as a manager of the economy through fiscal and monetary policy.

Defines fiscal and monetary policy and highlights their key differences.

By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Discuss why and how inflation expectations are measured, Analyze the impacts of fiscal policy and monetary policy on aggregate supply and aggregate demand. Explain the...

Follow the background for the discussion, by the Department of Finance, of possible initiatives to stimulate Canada's economy. Main points covered are economic growth, fiscal and monetary policy and challenges faced.

In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and graphs related to how changes in economic policies or conditions can affect the foreign exchange market. This resource is designed as a review for the AP...

Tilburg University's Center for Economic Research provides "Discussion Papers" about economic topics here. Papers are indexed and many can be downloaded.

This article examines whether a low inflation policy, the commitment of the Federal Open Market Committee, is really favorable to growth and standards of living.

Learn what sequestration is and how it impacts education. This resource includes an FAQ and explains how citizens can petition congress for change. Includes PDF resources.

By the end of this section, you will be able to describe microeconomics, describe macroeconomics, and contrast monetary policy and fiscal policy.