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5E Educator - Spring 2008

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 Turmoiland the Fed's ResponseExcerpt from a speech byFederal Reserve ChairmanBen Bernanke

Lesson Plans for Your Classroom

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

New at the Fed in Econ Ed

Workshop opportunities in the5th Federal Reserve District,featured publications from Fedeconomic education officesand more

Economic Education Department

5E Educator - Spring 2008

In This Issue

The Recent Financial Turmoil and the Fed's Response

Lesson Plans for Your Classroom

New at the Fed in Econ Ed

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