Social Science Education Consortium
Ssec: Fiscal Policy: Can Congress Diagnose and Treat an Ailing Economy? [Pdf]
This investigation examines the use of fiscal policy by the President and Congress in regulating the performance of the national economy. It begins with a brief reading that discusses the nature, objectives, and the tools of fiscal...
Social Science Education Consortium
Monetary Policy: Can Federal Reserve Diagnose and Treat Ailing Economy? [Pdf]
For this investigation, students learn about and apply the tools of monetary policy. They will learn about the Federal Reserve System and its functions, the goals and tools of monetary policy, how easy and tight monetary policies work,...