Understanding the Economy, Inflation and the Federal Reserve

This class breaks down how the Federal Reserve shapes the economy. You’ll learn how the Fed uses its balance sheet and interest rates to manage inflation and support employment. We’ll look at how these tools work, when they don’t, and why that matters to you.

We’ll talk through questions like: Why didn’t the Fed stop inflation during Covid? What did it do during the 2008 financial crisis? What role will it play in the next 20 years? How do interest rates affect your savings and retirement planning?