Alan Greenspan Lesson Plans

1. The U.S. economy: Where is it headed?
...s on indicators such as consumer spending, unemployment, product development, tax cuts and energy costs. When in flux, these factors shift the nation's economic status. What sustains a steady economy? What happens when our country's economic base is not solid? After reading Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's predictions, students can also predict what could happen over the next six months if America does not revisit its fiscal policies based on the financial conditions that influence them. Curriculum connections: Economics, government, mathematics ASK AN EXPERT Introduction to economics teaching Marke...

2. EconEdLink | EconomicsMinute | Fed Orders Interest Rate Cut
...other related lessons Find related lessons EconomicsMinute Fed Orders Interest Rate Cut Key Economic Concepts: Aggregate Demand (AD) Deflation Federal Reserve structure Fiscal policy Gross domestic product (GDP) Inflation Monetary policy Tools of the Federal Reserve Description: On October 15, 1998 Alan Greenspan and the Board of Governors, in a surprise move ordered short-term interest rates cut by 0.25%. What prompted the Fed to take this action? What impact will the rate change have on the economy? Analyze the articles below to examine the linkages between actions of the Federal Reserve Bank and economic...

3. EconEdLink | EconomicsMinute | What Does the Nation Consume?
...tion consumes and how that is measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In the United States, the goods and services produced for household consumption account for about two-thirds of total output measured by GDP. Process: Read the Weekly Reader article called, "Happy Days Update!" For a picture of Alan Greenspan go to: http://www.nndb.com/people/164/000023095/ 1. What government reports do traders say led to the mid-October surge in stock prices? [Gross Domestic Product and the Employment Cost Index.] 2. What warnings does Alan Greenspan have about the U.S. economy? [The expansion cannot continue indefinite...

4. Nasdaq falls
...2. Have students read the CNNfyi.com article, "Nasdaq's year of pain" and ask the following: What is "Nasdaq"? Twelve months ago, the Nasdaq closed at its record high. What was the record high? What was happening to the U.S. economy when the Nasdaq peaked? What was the Federal Reserve doing? Who is Alan Greenspan? According to the CNNfyi.com article, "Nasdaq's year of pain", what is Greenspan doing in the hopes of avoiding a recession? What is a recession? What has happened to the price of technology stocks? What are some examples given of technology stocks whose profits or sales will not make their predicte...

5. Fed cuts the interest rates again
...pieces of paper Suggested time One class period Procedure 1. As students enter your classroom, ask them to write down an occupation they might like to pursue or one that interests them on a piece of paper. Have them put the papers into a wide-mouth jar. 2. Survey the class about their knowledge of Alan Greenspan and the Federal Reserve. Explain that Alan Greenspan is the chairman of the Federal Reserve, which was founded by Congress in 1913 to provide the nation with a safer and more stable monetary and financial system. 3. Have students read the CNNfyi.com article and ask the following: What were some reas...

6. What is happening to the U.S. economy?
...time One class period Procedure 1. Brainstorm with the class about the definition of recession. As a class, agree upon a definition for recession and have a student write it on the board. 2. Have the students read the CNNfyi.com article "Fear of the 'R' word" and ask the following questions: Who is Alan Greenspan? According to the CNNfyi.com article, what does he think lies ahead for the U.S. economy? What are some indicators of a recession, according to Stephen Roach, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter's chief economist? What are some ways that the Federal Reserve boosts the economy? What is a "bear market"? How lo...

7. EconEdLink | EconomicsMinute | Who is Ben Bernanke?
...s you enter. There are several other resources here including: Fed Chairman Game (http://www.frbsf.org/education/activities/chairman/) Great Economists Treasure Hunt (http://www.frbsf.org/education/activities/treasurehunt/ index.html) Crossword Puzzle (http://www.frbsf.org/xword/inbrief_xword.html) Alan Greenspan retired as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on January 31, 2006. He served for over 18 years. He was originally appointed to the office as Chairman on August 11, 1987 by President Reagan. Mr. Greenspan was reappointed to the Board to a full 14-year term, which began F...

8. Fed Up!
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9. Lesson Plan Change of Stock Prices--Economics--Politics--News--Government--Fed
...our typical answers: Share prices will likely increase Share prices will likely decrease Share prices will likely be unchanged Not enough information to determine Here are examples of news events and the likely responses. 1. After the meeting of the Federal Reserve's open market committee, Chairman Alan Greenspan declared an increase of 0.25% in interest rates. Share prices of the real estate companies and home builders will likely: Answer increase decrease unchanged can't determine 2. U.S. productivity sees 6.4% increase, the largest gain since 1992. Share prices of General Electric, IBM, and 3M will likely...

10. EconEdLink | EconomicsMinute | A Case Study: The Federal Reserve System and Monetary Policy - June 30, 2005
...tained, the Committee believes that policy accommodation can be removed at a pace that is likely to be measured. Nonetheless, the Committee will respond to changes in economic prospects as needed to fulfill its obligation to maintain price stability. Voting for the FOMC monetary policy action were: Alan Greenspan, Chairman; Timothy F. Geithner, Vice Chairman; Susan S. Bies; Roger W. Ferguson, Jr.; Richard W. Fisher; Edward M. Gramlich; Donald L. Kohn; Michael H. Moskow; Mark W. Olson; Anthony M. Santomero; and Gary H. Stern. In a related action, the Board of Governors unanimously approved a 25-basis-point in...