Curated OER
Chapter 13: Money and Banking
Where does money come from? If your class can't answer this question (beyond "my parents"), this presentation will be a timely and appropriate way to teach them. Details about currency, money supply, and the banking system, help explain...
US Senate
Transparency and Federal Reserve Monetary Policy [Pdf]
Discusses the country's need for the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve to be less secretive and more transparent. Link to file that requires Adobe Reader.
The Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Board: About the Fed
This Federal Reserve Board site page gives a short description of the Federal Reserve System and what it does. Related links.
The Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Board: Regulations
This page provides access to a detailed summary of regulations issued by the Federal Reserve Board.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Structure and Functions
Produced by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, this pamphlet describes the roles of the Federal Reserve System's Board of Governors, 12 regional banks, and Federal Open Market Committee in fostering a sound economy.
The Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Board: The Fed Explained
This page provides access to "The Federal Reserve System/Purposes & Functions," a publication of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. This book is available as a complete publication or by chapter. The book covers...
The Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Board: Supervision Manuals
This page provides access to various Supervision Manuals for the Federal Reserve Board.
The Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Board: The Strategy of Monetary Policy
An address discussing in detail the monetary policy objectives, instruments, open market operations, and more. Includes information on the Federal Open Market Committee also.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Doug Levinson: What Gives a Dollar Bill Its Value?
The value of money is determined by how much (or how little) of it is in circulation. But who makes that decision, and how does their choice affect the economy at large? Doug Levinson takes a trip into the United States Federal Reserve,...
Other
University of Exeter: Money in North American History
This resource provides information about money in North America from Wampum to electronic transfer.
The Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Board: The Structure of the Federal Reserve System
This page, part of an expanded discussion on the Fed, explains the structure of the Federal Reserve System.
The Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Board: Board Meetings
This page provides a schedule of past and future meetings of the Federal Reserve Board.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Federal Reserve System
This Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis webpage provides links to resources about the Federal Reserve System, Board, and Banks.
The Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Board: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Gives a brief description of the Federal Reserve and lists the responsibilities given to the Federal Reserve.
Curated OER
Photo of the Federal Reserve Board Building
This Federal Reserve Board site page gives a short description of the Federal Reserve System and what it does. Related links.