Curated OER
The European Union 2
Students examine the social implications of the European Union. They examine how the European Union addresses poverty and unemployment through new policies.
Curated OER
Child Labor in Maryland: An Historical Investigation
Tenth graders, after reading two excerpts about contemporary child labor situations, discuss two broad questions in detail along with the industrial boom following the Civil War conditions in the United States. They investigate how the...
Other
Usa: Chapter 7: Monetary and Fiscal Policy
Chapter 7 outlines the manipulation of U.S. economy and role of government as a manager of the economy through fiscal and monetary policy.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Fiscal Policy
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...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Economics: Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy
Macroeconomics learning module teaches about fiscal policy and monetary policy with interactive multi-media materials.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 16: Practical Problems With Discretionary Fiscal Policy
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...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Macroeconomics: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
By the end of this section, you will be able to describe microeconomics, describe macroeconomics, and contrast monetary policy and fiscal policy.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Fiscal and Monetary Policy: Actions in the Short Run
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.
Ohio Test Prep
Ohio Test Prep: Module 8: Government and the Economy
Lesson helps prepare students for Ohio test in American Government on the role of government in the economy. Site provides video tutorial, practice and assessment.
Other
Tilburg Univ, Center for Economic Research: Discussion
Tilburg University's Center for Economic Research provides "Discussion Papers" about economic topics here. Papers are indexed and many can be downloaded.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Structure and Functions
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.
CNN
Cnn: Cnn Explains: Sequestration
Learn about the newest budget cuts being faced by the United States government and American citizens. These cuts may impact the income of many people, including members of the military. Find out more about the cuts scheduled to take...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Fiscal and Monetary Policy Actions in Short Run
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...
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Fiscal and Monetary Policy
Defines fiscal and monetary policy and highlights their key differences.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 12: The Policy Implications of the Neoclassical Perspective
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...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Macroeconomics: Preface
This is a preface to the TEA AP Macroeconomics Textbook online, an OpenStax resource. It provides an overview of the text, instructional materials available, the coverage and scope of the text, and the organization of the text.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Ascd: Public Policy: Stop Sequestration
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Effect of Changes in Policies/economic Conditions on Foreign Exch
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...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Economics U$a: 21st Century Edition
A micro and macroeconomics course for 21st century learners. 28 half-hour videos sessions with text and guides regarding markets, firms, supply and demand, perfect competition and inelastic demand, economic efficiency, monopolies,...
Federal Reserve Bank
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.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Chapter I: Welcome to Economics!: Key Terms
This is a list of economics key terms and definitions used in Chapter I: Welcome to Economics! of the TEA AP Macroeconomics online text.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: United States Fiscal Cliff
This in-depth article discusses what the term "fiscal cliff" means and the potential impact of this phenomenon on the Unites States.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Ascd: Policy Points: Sequestration [Pdf]
With this resource, learn about sequestration and how it may impact educators and students. Includes a list of educational programs scheduled to be cut in 2013 and information on how to make your voice heard by contacting your...
Other
Newsbound: The Fiscal Whatchamacallit (Explained in 5 Minutes)
This online slideshow offers a brief, informative explanation of what the fiscal cliff is and why it's important to our economy. This resource also explains where the fiscal cliff came from and what will happen if we take no action in...