Y2K, Currency, Banking, and the Fed
Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson
Almost everybody has heard about the Y2K problem. It has raised fears about everything from the security of our water supply to the threat of missile attacks triggered by computer glitches. Some of these threats seem pretty far-fetched. But what about threats to the security of our money? Could the Y2K problem wreak havoc with our bank accounts and other financial holdings? What can be done to prevent trouble of this sort from occuring? And whose job is it to ensure that the necessary steps are taken? This lesson addresses these questions.
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