Economic Education Hub
Understand the connection between government policies and economic outcomes that affect your everyday life. Learn at your own pace with interactive lessons on inflation, interest rates, jobs, and prices.
Featured Lessons
Tariff Fundamentals: Understanding Trade Policies
Learn what tariffs are, how they work, and how they impact prices, businesses, and international trade.
From Policy to Grocery Store: How Decisions Affect Prices
Discover the connection between Washington policies and what you pay for eggs, milk, and gas.
Learning Pathways
Choose a topic area to explore or follow our recommended learning path for a comprehensive understanding of economic policy impacts.
Economic Fundamentals
Learn the basic concepts that explain how policies affect the economy over time
Topics covered:
- Economic Lags
- Fiscal Multipliers
- Consumer Prices
- Supply and Demand Dynamics
Tariffs & Global Trade
Understand how international trade policies impact domestic prices, jobs, and the broader economy
Topics covered:
- Tariff Fundamentals
- Supply Chain Effects
- Consumer Impact
- International Relations
Policy Impact Areas
Explore how government decisions affect inflation, interest rates, jobs, and everyday prices
Topics covered:
- Inflation
- Interest Rates
- Employment
- Income and Wages
Presidential Case Studies
See real examples of how policies played out from Reagan to Biden
Topics covered:
- Reagan Era
- Obama Period
- Trump Administration
- Biden Administration
Interactive Timelines
Visualize the relationship between policy decisions and economic outcomes
Topics covered:
- Policy vs. GDP Timeline
- Inflation History
- Price Impact Timeline
Why Understanding Economic Policy Matters
Economic policies might seem abstract, but they directly impact your wallet, job opportunities, and financial future. By understanding these connections, you can better navigate financial decisions, evaluate policy claims, and make sense of economic news that affects your daily life.