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What Happens When the Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates?

In this activity, students learn that the Federal Reserve uses interest rate policies to promote maximum employment and price stability.
Keyword:
Monetary Policy & the Federal Reserve
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Material Type:
Tutorial
Date Added to MERLOT:
June 14, 2026
Date Modified in MERLOT:
June 14, 2026
Author:
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Submitter:
Scott St. Louis
Primary Audience:
Middle School
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Language:
English
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