In this session, you will discover how to help students apply an economic way of thinking to managing grand challenges such as food waste, climate change, environmental sustainability, and feeding a growing population.  Learn the latest about pollution markets and economic policy.

Do you think that the buying and selling of U.S. bonds is still the main monetary policy tool of the Federal Reserve? Think again! Join us for this special session to learn about the new methods by which the Fed conducts monetary policy, as well as free resources to teach your students. Materials are for high school and AP students, but teachers of all grade levels are welcome.

Covid-19 proved to be an unprecedented shock that drove the U.S. economy into the deepest recession since the Great Depression. What did the government do to support the economy? Have the policies been successful?

This session will take a look at fiscal policy decision making to COVID. This is a great session to provide context and background to your classroom discussions.

From the CARES Act to the American Rescue Plan, the fiscal response in excess of $5 trillion put us on a path to recovery. But is the U.S. economic recovery from the pandemic complete?  What industries and individuals have been affected the most? Will we go back to “normal”?

This session will examine how economist think about these factors and how they may impact the economy.