How much money exists if banks and governments can create it whenever needed? Truth be told, this number is constantly changing. This resource will support your learners' understanding of money circulation with its cartoon...

How is money created? Watch this simple visual representation to give beginning economics learners a basis of understanding before moving to more complex topics.

Did you know that all dollars are loaned into existence? Despite seeming unconstitutional, the Federal Reserve has the option to create money whenever it deems necessary. Introduce your classroom to our current debt problems with this...

How can we ensure economic growth in the United States? We need to reevaluate the economic system we're currently working with. So what is the alternative? Some key speakers share their opinions on the issue here, in the conclusion of...

Posing a central question about how the economy can increase or decrease its money supply (5:00), Sal launches into a discussion about an expanding, or "elastic" money supply that can change along with its economy. Viewers will finally...

With bright, simple diagrams, Sal explains the role of the Federal Reserve in determining lending rates between banks. He also discusses open market operations and the way the Fed connects to Congress and the U.S. Government.

Using dual diagrams and workspaces, Sal provides a thorough explanation of target rates and the money supply. Your class will appreciate his anecdotal approach to explaining how interest rates are set and how they affect potential...

Taking viewers through the creation of a reserve bank (Federal Reserve), Sal introduces the idea of government involvement in modern banking. He also explains the government's obligation to cover reserves and why bonds issued by the...

With an actual balance sheet from the Federal Reserve (from 2007, before all of the "banking silliness" began to happen), Sal walks viewers through the Fed's assets, liabilities, and equity. Pupils will be pleased to see how the theories...

Follow banking through the 1920s. An era that truly went from boom to bust, the stock market lost over 30% of its value. By 1933, the economy was still failing, and Roosevelt needed more money to pay for his large-budgeted plans. How did...

How do banks get money from the Federal Reserve? Follow the loan process from the Federal Reserve down to banks and finally to consumers. This is part three of five.

What is money? Journey back in time to see different forms of money at different points in US history. From trading to the first gold coin to the US dollar, your class will see the evolution of money in early American years. This is part...

Inflation also includes the concept of deflation, is deflation good? Part three in this four-part series takes a comparative look at Japan's economic deflation during the 1990s and today's US economic situation. Purchase power,...

Discover the evolution of the Federal Reserves payments system from paper checks to electronic from watching this short video.

Understand how the interest rate paid on reserves held by financial institutions works as a monetary policy tool.

Find out how monetary policy can utilize discount rate watching this brief video clip by the Federal Reserve.

What is the Fed's main instrument in monetary policy? This video clip details open market operations as that primary instrument.

Find out the role the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) plays in the Fed monetary policy for the U.S. and understand why the FOMC is a target for the federal funds rate in this video presentation.

Utilize this brief video to understand the role of monetary policy from the Federal Reserve.

A video presenting the historical overview of bank examinations conducted by the Federal Reserve.

Check out this brief video to see how interest rates, economic growth, and inflation rates are affected by changes in the supply of money.

Use this video to appreciate the work the Federal Reserve did to regain stability in the U.S. economy during the financial crisis of 2007-2009.

This short video clip highlights the role the Federal Reserve plays in monetary policy and explains how the Fed strives toward price stability and the optimum employment opportunities.

Understand the difference between inflation, deflation, and disinflation from viewing this brief video.