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

The 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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Students 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, students discover the reason for printing money and the role of Federal Reserve Banks.

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9th - Higher Ed

Subjects

Social Studies & History

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