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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Old Ideas at Work in the New Economy
This article from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis discusses how some old ideas at that time were helping the new way of running the economy. It also tells why a change was made. (Published June 1, 2000 )
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Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: Eminent Domain
Should the government take over private property? This article explains the controversial topic of eminent domain.
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Federal Reserve Bank San Francisco: American Currency Exhibit: Metal Standards
This site provides information about the expansion of the United States Currency, with links to other related sources.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City: Do I Have What It Takes Entrepreneur? [Pdf]
A series of lessons which introduces the concept of entrepreneurship and its importance in today's global economy.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: The Economy and the Federal Reserve
Infographic explains your role in the economy, the Fed's role in the economy, and how the Fed affects you.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: Let's Get Financially Focused! [Pdf]
Should I use credit? This lesson plan provides some insight into why or when it is good to use credit, versus why or when it is not.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: What Is Money? [Pdf]
This lesson plan is designed to help children understand the problems which arise from the bartering system so they appreciate the role money has in society.
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Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: My Side of the Mountain [Pdf]
A lesson based on the book, My Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George, where students learn about investing in 'human capital.'
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Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: Civilian Unemployment Rate
Provides historical percent, seasonally adjusted, civilian unemployment data for each month from 1948 to the present.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas: Economic Drivers of Texas [Ppt]
This PowerPoint presentation explores the different tools that are used by economists to analyze the Texas economy. Through their analysis, you are able to see which industries and business ventures are having the most impact on the...
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Spotting Counterfeit Currency
This resource explains how to detect counterfeit money, what to do if you receive it, and the laws against it.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: Understand & Improve Your Credit Score
Find out how your credit score is figured, why it is important to keep a high credit score, and some tips on how to keep your rating high.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: What Your Credit Report Says About You
Find out why your credit report is so important to your well-being in today's economy. See where the reports come from, who can see your credit report, what type of information is on it, as well as other important facts about credit scores.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Why Johnny Can't Choose
If you don't know what the economy is or how it works, this site is for you. It is broken into subsections that make it easy to understand the economy.
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Federal Reserve Banks of Minneapolis: Formulating a Consistent Approach to Monetary Policy
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.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: A Day in the Life of the Fomc
Learn about the Federal Open Market Committee and the nation's monetary policymakers.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: Inflation Central
Students track inflation in the United States and across the world. The resource consists of articles on economic trends, economic commentary, charts, and graphs.
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Federal Reserve Bank: Inflation of the 1970s
This U.S. Fed white paper defines the reasons for this decade of high inflation.
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Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: What Is Driving Oil Prices?
As the world's demand for oil rapidly increases, so do the prices for it. Learn the factors causing high oil prices and who are the world's largest consumers of petroleum. Includes discussion questions. (Published Jan. 2005)
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: Ten Mile Day [Pdf]
Using the book, Ten Mile Day, by Mary Ann Fraser, this lesson helps children understand division of labor, competition, and incentives in the workplace.
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Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: The Pickle Patch Bathtub [Pdf]
A lesson based on The Pickle Patch Bathtub by Frances Kennedy, where students learn about making choices in how to spend money, and how to set goals and develop a savings plan.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Building Block Barter Lesson
Lesson plan for 3 - 5 graders about the advantages of using money instead of bartering.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: What Is an Entrepreneur?
Introduces students to the motivations and decision making of entrepreneurs and discusses their economic impact.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Budgeting
Illustrates the difference between sources of income and fixed versus variable expenses through a simple budget plan. Introduces students to the basics of budgeting.