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Federal Reserve Bank of New York

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York provides information in the following areas: About Us, Banking Information, Economic Education, Job opportunities, News Items, Publications, Economic Research, Savings Bonds,...
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Structure and Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Produced by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, this pamphlet describes the roles of the Federal Reserve System's Board of Governors, 12 regional banks, and Federal Open Market Committee in fostering a sound economy.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: Crash of 1907 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A very interesting look at the Panic of 1907, the crash of stocks, the lack of faith in banks by depositors, especially in New York and Boston, and the rescue of the banks by J.P. Morgan. Calling on news reports of the time, this pdf...
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: Closed for the Holiday [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
"Closed for the Holiday" is an excellent account of the consequential events of the Great Depression focusing on the Stock Market Crash of 1929 as the beginning of the Great Depression, and ending with the emergency bank actions Franklin...
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: Monetary Policy [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Understand how the Federal Reserve establishes monetary policy through the activities provided in this lesson plan unit. The guide is intended to accompany the bank's "Money in Motion" exhibit, which can be explored through a virtual...
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The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: The Politics of Monetary Policy: Balancing Independence and Accountability

For Students 9th - 10th
The Governor of Wisconsin's remarks on monetary policy. The article discusses the effective operation of the central bank within government. (October 24, 2000)
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Classroom Economist: Monetary Policy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This edition of the Classroom Economist offers a look at the role of the Federal Reserve System in setting monetary policy, and describes the tools of monetary policy and the role that the banking system plays.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Structure and Functions of the Federal Reserve

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Wondering how to explain to your class the mixture of public and private elements that make up the Federal Reserve? This resource offers unique tools to help you.
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Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco: American Currency Exhibit

For Students 9th - 10th
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's American Currency Exhibit includes a Showcase of Bills, a Tour of Exhibits by Era, Historical Context, Artistry and Imagery, and an Index of Bills.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Achieving Economic Stability: Lessons From the Crash of 1929

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to the text of the speech "Achieving Economic Stability: Lessons From the Crash of 1929" by Gary H. Stern, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. It compares the Crash of 1929 to the Crash of 1987.
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Frb: Regulation, Market Structure, Bank Failures of the Great Depression [Pdf]

For Students 11th - 12th
A scholarly paper written for the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Review looks at the causes of bank failures in the Great Depression, and how these failure rates were reflected across the country. Very detailed. [pdf]
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The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: About the Fed

For Students 9th - 10th
This Federal Reserve Board site page gives a short description of the Federal Reserve System and what it does. Related links.
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Texas Gateway: Ch. 14: The Federal Reserve Banking System and Central Banks

For Students 11th - 12th
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: explain the structure and organization of the U.S. Federal Reserve and discuss how central banks impact monetary policy, promote financial stability, and provide banking...
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Khan Academy: Introduction to Fractional Reserve Banking

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the basic concepts behind fractional reserve banking, including balance sheets, required reserves, and excess reserves.
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The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: The Twelve Federal Reserve Districts

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Board provides a map designating the 12 Federal Reserve Bank Districts and provides links to each bank.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Calming the Panics of the Great Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this winning essay on the actions of the Federal Reserve in the 1920s that contributed to the crash of the stock market in 1929, ushering the Great Depression.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ch. 14: How a Central Bank Executes Monetary Policy

For Students 11th - 12th
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Explain the reason for open market operations, evaluate reserve requirements and discount rates, and interpret and show bank activity through balance sheets.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ch. 14: Introduction to Monetary Policy and Bank Regulation

For Students 11th - 12th
In this chapter, you will learn about the following: The Federal Reserve banking system and central banks, bank regulation, how a central bank executes monetary policy, monetary policy and economic outcomes, and the pitfalls for monetary...
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Where Do You Bank?

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduces students to the factors they should consider when they choose banking services.
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American History: Essays: The Federal Reserve Act (1913)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information about the Federal Reserve Act, which created the Federal Reserve System in 1913. It is part of a larger article on central banking in the U.S.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Federal Reserve System

For Students 9th - 10th
This Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis webpage provides links to resources about the Federal Reserve System, Board, and Banks.
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Practical Money Skills

Practical Money Skills: Federal Reserve

For Students 9th - 10th
The Federal Reserve System manages our country's finances and is in charge of its monetary policy. Learn about its three primary components: the twelve regional Federal Reserve Banks, the Board of Governors, and the Federal Open Market...
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Classroom Economist: Creation of the Fed

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will learn about the early history of the Federal Reserve. They will learn about Jekyll Island's past and about the Panic of 1907, the Aldrich-Vreeland Act, the origins and outcomes of the secret Jekyll Island...
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Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco: Chair the Fed: A Monetary Policy Game

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource consists of a tutorial and learning game about monetary policy. Some topics investigated are reserve requirements, open market operations, discount rate, and tight monetary policy.