Learners will describe the purpose of a price index, and how it is calculated. Then students will describe the weaknesses of the CPI, and interpret CPI data as a measure of economic health. Finally, learners will identify who is harmed...

How do we adjust for inflation?. It includes review questions and problems.

How does your family celebrate Thanksgiving? Are you joined by friends and/or family for a special feast? What do you eat? Most American families celebrate Thanksgiving by cooking turkey. According to EatTurkey.com, approx. 88 percent of...

Explore the inflation rate from 2013 through this informative case study. Trace the consumer trends through the graphs and charts on the site.

Why do things cost so much more now than they used to? Learners will find out about inflation in the United States.

This site gives a concise outlook of the United States Economy in the early twenty-first century. The summary is brief, but it is easy to read and understand. Includes numerous links to graphs.

From the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, a curriculum guide including six lessons that help students learn about the Great Depression and the economic impact on Americans who were part of it. Features video interviews with people who...

With files in many categories, FRED offers a wealth of historical US data on interest rates, business indicators, balance of payments, exchange rates, and lots more.

How does inflation affect a country's well-being? What are some examples of high and low inflation?.

Get FAQs about poverty in Wisconsin and find out about what research is going on at this site for the Institute for Research on Poverty.

Inflation is a general increase in prices of goods and services over time. Learn what causes it, how it is measured, and how you can protect yourself.

This is a list of key terms and definitions covering Chapter 8: Inflation.

An address discussing in detail the monetary policy objectives, instruments, open market operations, and more. Includes information on the Federal Open Market Committee also.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics site provides Labor Market data, Consumer Price Index, and Employment Cost Index for the Western Region of the United States.

Economists generally agree that free trade helps to improve the overall quality of life in countries that participate. However, disagreements do arise concerning trade agreements. This lesson looks at a disagreement between the US and EU...

This lesson teaches students about opportunity cost through some steps of buying a house. It also shows students how advertising affects consumer decision-making.