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Fed 101
http://www.federalreserveeducation.org
There was a time when learning about the Federal
Reserve was a lot like eating your vegetables — something you
did because you thought it was good for you. But times
have changed. A new educational web site, Fed 101,makes
learning about the Fed easier and, yes, more appealing.
(Vegetables are enjoying new popularity, too, but we
can’t take credit for that.)Fed 101 covers five main
topic areas: history, structure, monetary policy,banking
supervision, and financial services. Here are some
of the highlights:
- Check Mystery looks at where your checks
go after you sign them.
- Go Back in Time covers the evolution of
U. S. central banking.
- Where’s the Money? focuses on how the
Fed conducts monetary policy.
- Examiner for a Day gives you an opportunity
to examine a virtual bank.
- Fed Clue is a chance to test your knowledge
of the Federal Reserve System.
- Fed President Interviews is just what
it sounds like, interviews with the presidents
of the
12 Reserve Banks.
Other Federal Reserve Resources
The 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors
offer a wealth of economic education materials on the
web. Many of the resources were listed in the Fall
1997 issue of The Ledger, but a few new ones
have come online since then, and some of the Bank URLs
have changed. Here’s an update. Federal
Reserve Bank of Atlanta
http://www.frbatlanta.org
- Dollars and Cents: Fundamental Facts about U.S. Money. An
old favorite is now online. (Atlanta Fed homepage > Publications> Books
and Brochures)
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
http://www.bos.frb.org
- Peanuts & Crackerjacks,
an educational unit on the economics of pro sports,
is designed
for students in grades 8 to 12. (Much of the material
is easily adapted for use in grades 5, 6, and 7.)
Three main pieces cover all the bases:(1) an interactive
baseball simulation that gives you a chance to show
what you know about economics and sports trivia;
(2) The Sports Page, which has the scoop on
everything from supply and demand to salary caps;
and (3) an online teachers guide with more than 50
activities and discussion exercises. (Boston Fed
homepage > Education Resources > On-line Learning)
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
http://www.dallasfed.org
- Building
Wealth: A Beginner’s Guide to Securing
Your Financial Future helps
individuals and families develop a plan for building
personal wealth. Available
online in PDF, it presents an overview of personal
wealth-building strategies that includes setting
financial goals, seeking guidance, budgeting, saving
and investing, and managing debt. There is also an
interactive version and a Wealth-Building Resource
Guide.
- Annual
Report Archive. Annual reports are
coffee table documents. More often than not, we leaf
through the pictures without ever reading a word
of the prose.But the Dallas Fed’s annual report is
an exception. You might not always agree with the
point of view, but the essays are well written and
thought-provoking. (And, yes,the graphics are attractive.)
The theme for 2000 was “Have a Nice Day! The American
Journey to Better Working Conditions.” The online
archive goes back to 1992.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
http://www.ny.frb.org
- Public Information Catalog.
The New York Fed has created a comprehensive guide
and online
ordering facility for all publications and materials
available from the Federal Reserve System. Most items
are free of charge, and many are available online
in PDF files to view or download.
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
http://www.stls.frb.org
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
http://www.frbsf.org
- Ask Dr. Econ. Ever wonder how the Federal
Reserve affects interest rates or what economists
mean when they talk about things like natural unemployment?
Dr. Econ has the answers. Each month, a San Francisco
Fed economist answers a new question. There’s an
archive of past answers, and an online form lets
you submit a question of your own.
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
http://www.federalreserve.gov
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
http://www.chicagofed.org
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
http://www.clev.frb.org
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
http://www.kc.frb.org
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
http://www.minneapolisfed.org
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
http://www.phil.frb.org
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
http://www.rich.frb.org
Economic Education Newsletters
Three Federal Reserve Banks publish economic education
newsletters geared primarily to teachers and
librarians. If you’re reading this, you already know
about one of them.Here, in alphabetical order, are
the other
two.
Inside the Vault
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
P.O. Box 442
St. Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (314) 444-8421
On Reserve
Public Information Center
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Electronic only
http://www.chicagofed.org/education_resources/on_reserve.cfm All the newsletters are free, and if you’re are
not on their mailing lists, you ought to be.
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