Title: Fiscal Policy: The Basics of Taxation and Government Spending (Module)
Course: Kentucky Sample Personal Finance Curriculum > Section: Unit 5: Money & The Economy

Description: Inflation, unemployment, recession, and economic growth affect people in real ways. Through interactive lessons, this module teaches students about fiscal policy, the avenue by which Congress and the president attempt to influence the economy. Three modules that would further students understanding of the content are GDP and Pizza, The Unemployment Short Modules, and The Fed's New Monetary Policy Tools. Estimated Time to Complete: 30 minutes