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Labor Markets, Wages and the Factors that Affect Them

• What is a Labor Market?
• What Factors Affect Wages in Labor Markets?
• Who Works, Who Doesn’t and Why?

Have your students ever asked you what you earn? Asked visitors what they earn? Do they talk about the incomes of famous musicians and athletes? Why not use their interests to your advantage? Attend this program to learn from a Fed economist about labor markets and the factors that affect them. Use this interesting and relevant information to enrich your classroom instruction. All teachers are welcome, but the classroom applications are geared to grades 4-12.

The program includes presentations by a Federal Reserve economist, hands-on activities for your classroom and free teaching materials. Continental breakfast will be served at 8 a.m., and lunch will be provided. The program will adjourn at 3 p.m.

The conference will take place in 2007 in the following Eighth District cities:

• July 31 (grades K-12) – Louisville
• Oct. 24 (elementary) and Oct. 25 (secondary) – Memphis
• Nov. 7 (grades 4-8) and Nov. 8 (grades 9-12) – St. Louis

There is no fee, but registration with the Fed is required. For more information, go to www.stlouisfed.org/education/conferences.html.

Spotlight on Economics:

Economic and Financial Literacy Seminar

K-12 grade teachers

• Little Rock, Ark. • July 30-Aug. 1, 2007
• Fayetteville, Ark. • Aug. 2-3, 2007

For more information or to register, contact Billy Britt at billy.j.britt@stls.frb.org or 501-324-8368.

There is no fee, but registration with the Fed is required. For more information, go to www.stlouisfed.org/education/conferences.html.

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Focus on the Economy:

Preparing Students for Success in a Global Society

K-12 grade teachers

• June 19-21, 2007

Millsaps College, Jackson, Miss.

To register, go to www.mscee.org or call Jeannette Bennett at 901-579-4104.
You may also e-mail Jeannette at jeannette.n.bennett@stls.frb.org for more information.
Deadline for registration is Friday, June 1, 2007.

 

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