Economic Education at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

							Economic
  Ed u c a t i o n
           at the
F ederal Reserve Bank
      of Dallas
     Classroom Resources
Order materials on the Dallas Fed web site, www.dallasfed.org (click
on Economic Education), or by phone at (214) 922-5254.

Building Wealth: A Beginner’s Guide to Securing
Your Financial Future
Personal financial education workbook, CD-ROM and suggested
classroom lessons that cover budgeting, saving and investing,
and controlling debt. Workbook is available in Spanish.

Everyday Economics Series
Colorful booklets explaining fundamental economic concepts
such as capital, labor and money.

Free Enterprise: the Economics of Cooperation
Primer on free market economics examining how commu-
nication, coordination and cooperation interact to make free
markets work.

Economic Letter
Publication providing commentary on important trends and
policy issues.

Southwest Economy
Publication containing regional information and data on cur-
rent trends.

Annual Reports
Series of essays describing the role of globalization, capitalism,
free enterprise and entrepreneurship in creating the world’s
most powerful economy.

www.federalreserveeducation.org
Interactive web site featuring an overview of the Fed, personal
financial education and teacher resources.

the Fed today
A 13-mimute video that covers the Fed’s history and explores
the structure of the Fed as well as monetary policy, banking
supervision, financial services and more.
     Conferences
Check the Dallas Fed web site, www.dallasfed.org (click on Economic
Education), for specific topics, dates and locations.

For High School Educators:
Economic Summit
Two-day conference on relevant topics that can be translated
into classroom instruction; held in Dallas.

Global Economic Forum
Two-day event on key issues that impact the global economy;
hosted in San Antonio.

Economics/Personal Finance Workshops
One-day workshops, in collaboration with the Texas Council on
Economic Education; offered at varying locations.

Personal Finance and Economics Conference in
Louisiana and new Mexico
One-day workshop cohosted in Louisiana with Federal
Reserve Bank of Atlanta and Louisiana Council for Economic
Education; cosponsored in New Mexico with Federal Reserve
Bank of Kansas City.

For College Audiences:
Economic Forum for Faculty
One-day conference designed to benefit university and college
faculty members and administrators in various academic areas,
including economics, finance, business, public policy, political
science and education.




   More information at www.dallasfed.org
    Educational Opportunities
Professional Development Workshops*
Sessions designed to provide professional development to sec-
ondary educators with an emphasis on personal finance educa-
tion, the role of the Fed in the U.S. economy and more.

Evening at the Fed
Dinner and discussion for high school educators on a timely
and important issue; offered in all four office locations.

ESP: Economic Scholars Program for
Undergraduate Research
One-day forum offering undergraduate economics students the
opportunity to discuss their independent research.

Student Board of Directors
Program for high school students offered at branch locations,
bringing exposure to local economies and the Federal Reserve.

Essay Contest for High School Students
Contest for 11th and 12th grade students in the Eleventh
Federal Reserve District to explore an economic topic and gain
recognition and reward for their knowledge, creativity and
composition skills.

Economics Boot Camp
Two-and-a-half-day workshop designed for teachers new to the
subject of economics; offered in all four office locations.

tours*
Take a close look at what the Fed does to keep the nation’s
banking system operating smoothly. To schedule a tour, visit
our web site at www.dallasfed.org or call our tour line at
(214) 922-5250 for Dallas, (915) 521-5259 for El Paso, (713)
483-3566 for Houston and (210) 978-1663 for San Antonio.

           * Upon availability.
The Dallas Fed’s
Economic Education team
offers information on the
Federal Reserve’s role in the
economy, basic economic
principles and personal
financial education to high
school, university and
college educators and
students as well as the
general public.
   Contact information
Main Office
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
2200 N. Pearl St. • Dallas • TX 75201
(214) 922-5276

el PasO Branch
301 E. Main St. • El Paso • TX 79901
(915) 521-5248

hOustOn Branch
1801 Allen Parkway • Houston • TX 77019
(713) 483-3637

san antOniO Branch
126 E. Nueva St. • San Antonio • TX 78204
(210) 978-1663




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