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Lesson: Focus on Economic Data: The Federal Reserve System and Monetary Policy - September 24, 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

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 - June 25, 2003

“The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower its target for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 1 percent. In a related action, the Board of Governors approved a 25 basis point reduction in the discount rate to 2 percent."

Grades: 9-12
Published: 06/23/2003