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The Fed - Helping Keep Banks Safe and Sound Lesson PlanThe Fed - Helping Keep Banks Safe and Sound Lesson Plan
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11th - 12th
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The Fed - Helping Keep Banks Safe and Sound

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  • Federal Reserve System Map
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What does an examiner look for when analyzing a bank's financial condition? In addition to learning about the 5-Cs for reviewing loans and CAMELS (capital, assets, management, earnings, liquidity, and sensitivity to risk), your learners discover how the Federal Reserve supervises and regulates banks in order to avoid bank runs and financial instability.

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loans

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loan, banking industry, social studies

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  • Includes handout on the business of banking that can be used as a reference
  • All reading material is included

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  • None

Common Core

RH.11-12.2

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