The publications below are from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and can be downloaded and ordered free of charge. Publications are available in quantity for classroom use in the United States. Individual copies of publications are available to all other audience types in the United States. No international orders can be accepted.

5E Educator

This electronic newsletter for K-12 educators is designed to provide teachers with economics content, lesson plans and updates on free resources from the Federal Reserve System. Subscribe electronically to receive the 5E Educator each semester.

Economic Concepts Posters

Each poster features a winning entry with an illustration of the winning concept. The back of the posters features explanations of the concept, lesson plans and other teaching tips designed to help teach the concept illustrated.

My Money

My Money is an educational package for students in elementary school. Lessons include: What is Money?, Money Equivalents, and Jobs, Money, Goods and Services. Available for order in classroom sets.

Federal Reserve Today

The booklet provides a detailed explanation of the functions, objectives and organization of the Federal Reserve System.

Historical Figure Bookmarks

Our bookmarks are a fun way to learn! Each bookmark includes brief biographies and fun facts about figures on coins or in the history of economics, banking and the Federal Reserve System.

Maggie Walker Essay

A photo essay illustrating the life of a visionary leader in the African-American community. Available for download or order for classroom use.

Region Focus

This quarterly magazine provides information on, and analysis of, the Fifth District economy and the public policy issues affecting it. Articles are researched, written, edited and analyzed by journalists and economists in the Research Departments and may provide real life examples economics concepts. In selected issues and articles, economic concepts are identified and linked to free lessons on the econedlink and other web sites.

The Federal Reserve System in Action

This pamphlet briefly describes the Fed's role in formulating monetary policy, supervising and regulating the banking system, performing various services and enforcing consumer legislation. Available for download only.