Education Resources

The Boston Fed is committed to economic and personal financial education. With our publications, competitions, and online learning, we hope to engage students and adults in learning about the Federal Reserve System, consumer issues, and a wide range of economics topics.

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Fed Trivia: Currency
Learn about and test your knowledge of U.S. currency and coins with this free mobile application for iOS devices.

Do We Really Want Government off Our Backs?
What would our economy be like—what would our lives be like—without government involvement? Find out in the Summer 2012 Ledger.

Smart Choices, Great Futures: Higher Education in Massachusetts
Tips for choosing and attending school

Economic Education & Financial Literacy
The complexity of modern living calls for a reexamination of economic education and financial literacy efforts. Most important are the thinking skills for handling unexpected situations.
From Communities & Banking, Summer 2011.

Glossary of Financial Crisis Terms
An A-to-Z index of terms and phrases associated with the financial crisis

Peanuts & Crackerjacks
Play and learn about the economics of pro team sports

Show Business
Play and learn about the economics of entertainment

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