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The Fed's Role in Making & Setting Monetary Policy Lesson PlanThe Fed's Role in Making & Setting Monetary Policy Lesson Plan
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The Fed's Role in Making & Setting Monetary Policy

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Learners study inflation and its relationship to money and pricing. In groups, students examine how investment decisions have changed since the 1970's. After looking at a designated website, learners discover the reason for printing money and the role of Federal Reserve Banks.

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fisher, inflation, monetary, social studies
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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Duration
2 days

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