Monetary Policy Scenarios
Learning Objectives
Students will read a number of fictional scenarios and determine the effect of those scenarios on foreign exchange rates.
Length
15 Minutes
Instructional Plan
Prep Work: Students should have viewed the following resources prior to this activity:
- What is Monetary Policy?
- What is a Central Bank and What Does It Do for You?
- The Global Role of the U.S. Dollar
- Understanding Currencies and Exchange Rates
(15 Minutes) Activity: Have students work in small groups to complete the attached worksheet titled Monetary Policy Scenarios. They should discuss their answers as they work through each scenario. If time, review their answers together.