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Unit 2 Money and Regulation
Apply Your Knowledge
16. Research the Federal Reserve Bank in your district. Write a summary
including its location, the various areas or states that it covers, and
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18. Research the current discount rate. How long has it been in effect?
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19. Visit www.federalreserve.gov. Write a report in which you identify the
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a possible career plan for a high school senior planning to become a
member of the BOG.
20. Research the national banks in your area. Create a chart in which you
list each bank and the services that it provides due to its membership
in the Federal Reserve System. If there are any differences between
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Working in Teams
Working with two or three classmates, research the Bank Panic of
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factors, some consequences of the bank panic, and how the situation
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include time at the end of your presentation for questions.
G-W Learning Mobile Site
Visit the G-W Learning mobile site to complete the chapter
pretest and post test and to practice vocabulary using
e-flash cards. If you do not have a smartphone, visit the G-W Learning
companion website to access these features.
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