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
