Education - Federal Reserve Bank of New York

The New York Fed’s education department seeks to increase public understanding of the Federal Reserve System’s role in creating and implementing monetary policy and ensuring financial stability.

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New York Fed 101: Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF)
TALF began lending in March 2009 to help restore credit to millions of Americans during the financial crisis. Watch our video explaining TALF's role and read in greater detail about how TALF worked and what it achieved.

New York Fed 101: The Federal Reserve's Asset Purchases (Called by some QE or QE2)
On November 3, 2010, the Federal Reserve announced plans to purchase $600 billion in longer-term U.S. government debt from the private sector. The goal of this program was to support the economic recovery, spur job creation, and ensure that inflation, over time, is at levels consistent with the Federal Reserve’s mandate.

Math x Economics

Thursday, June 30, 2011
A one-day program for juniors and seniors in high school who are exceptionally talented in the subject of mathematics to learn more about studying economics in college and to encourage them to consider a career in economic policy and research.

The Federal Reserve in the 21st Century: A Symposium for College Professors

Wednesday and Thursday, March 16 and 17, 2011
The Fed in the 21st Century gives college professors a chance to hear presentations from Federal Reserve Bank of New York economists and senior staff and ask questions. The first day focuses on Fed basics; the second day is devoted to hot topics.

Fed Challenge Competitions
Students in the Second District play the role of monetary policymakers.

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Visiting the New York Fed
Visitors learn about the Federal Reserve System's central banking functions and enter the New York Fed's vault to see and learn about the world's largest accumulation of gold.