EconEdLink

|

National
Standards in Economics

Below are the National Standards in Economics that most closely relate to the following lesson.

Check out your State's Standards.
Check out National Standards in Personal Finance.

LESSON

Okun's Law ~ http://www.econedlink.org/e848

Grades: 9-12

STANDARDS

Name: Unemployment and Inflation

Standard: 19

Students will understand that: Unemployment imposes costs on individuals and the overall economy. Inflation, both expected and unexpected, also imposes costs on individuals and the overall economy. Unemployment increases during recessions and decreases during recoveries.
Students will be able to use this knowledge to: Make informed decisions by anticipating the consequences of inflation and unemployment.

Name: Fiscal and Monetary Policy

Standard: 20

Students will understand that: Federal government budgetary policy and the Federal Reserve System's monetary policy influence the overall levels of employment, output, and prices.
Students will be able to use this knowledge to: Anticipate the impact of the federal government and the Federal Reserve System macroeconomic policy decisions on themselves and others.