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Lesson: Focus on Economic Data: The Federal Reserve System and Monetary Policy - January 2002

Focus on Economic Data: The Federal Reserve System and Monetary Policy - January 29, 2003

The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to keep its target for the federal funds rate unchanged at 1-1/4 percent.

Grades: 9-12
Published: 01/29/2003

Focus on Economic Data: The Federal Reserve System and Monetary Policy - November 6, 2002

The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower its target for the federal funds rate by 50 basis points to 1 1/4 percent. In a related action, the Board of Governors approved a 50 basis point reduction in the discount rate to 3/4 percent.

Grades: 9-12
Published: 11/06/2002

Focus on Economic Data: The Federal Reserve System and Monetary Policy - May 29, 2003

Explore the connection between the economic indicators and real-world issues. These lessons typically can be done in one class period.

Grades: 9-12
Published: 05/07/2003