Focus on Economic Data: U.S. Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy, April 30, 2008
Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson
This lesson focuses on the April 30, 2008, announcement by the Federal Open Market Committee on the current Federal Reserve monetary policy actions and goals. This lesson is intended to guide students and teachers through an analysis of the actions the Federal Reserve is taking and can take in influencing prices, employment, and economic growth. An understanding of monetary policy in action is fundamental to developing a thorough understanding of macroeconomics, the dynamics of the U.S. economy, and current economic conditions.
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