In Plain English Online Module for Non-educators

Want to learn about the Federal Reserve? Have no fear! In Plain English: Making Sense of the Federal Reserve describes the structure and functions of the Federal Reserve System in an easy-to-understand interactive format.

Topics include:

Why Do We Need a Federal Reserve?
Board of Governors
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)
What Does the Federal Reserve Do?
Independence and Accountability

The Federal Reserve System is an important - but complicated institution. Make sense of the Fed in a format that is explained In Plain English.

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Education Level: Non-educators
Subjects: Economics , AP Economics , Civics/Government , Personal Finance
Concepts: Broad Social Goals , Federal Reserve System-structure , Risk , Monetary Policy , Markets , Federal Reserve System-functions , Unemployment , Banks , Interest , Inflation/Deflation
Resource Types: Online Module
Languages: English