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5E Educator

Spring 2008

Read Chairman Ben Bernanke's take on the financial turmoil and the Fed's response. Also download a lesson that will give your students insight into the next FOMC meeting.

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In This Issue

The Recent Financial Turmoil and the Fed's Response

The Recent Financial Turmoil and the Fed's Response Excerpt from a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke

Lesson Plans for Your Classroom

Using the Fed's Beige Book to Learn About the U.S. Economy

New at the Fed in Econ Ed

Workshop opportunities in the 5th Federal Reserve District, featured publications from Fed economic education offices and more

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Economic Education Department