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Mopos simulation

Monetary policy

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Updated on 12.12.2019

Type of unit

Simulation

Lesson duration

2–4 lessons

Other languages

German, French, Italian

Type of school

FVB

GYM

Action-oriented

Preparation of class

In-depth study using teacher’s notes, video tutorials or training recommended.

Keywords

central bank, economic policy goals, economy, financial education, inflation, interest rate, monetary policy, price stability

Overview

This unit deals with how central banks conduct monetary policy via the key interest rate (interest rate control).

The Mopos simulation tool can be played in pairs or in groups.
The students are set a number of different tasks.
Prior knowledge of the economic cycle is required.
A computer with internet access is required for each group, as well as a projector.

Note: This unit is currently being revised.

Didactics

Commentary for teachers

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Simulation

MOPOS	Start the simulation
To start the simulation, click on this button or for students on edu.iconomix.ch.

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Introduction to Mopos

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Worksheet

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Knowledge sheet

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Additional information

The world of the National Bank

The world of the National Bank, an SNB publication, provides information on the SNB’s monetary policy in an easily understandable way.

our.snb.ch

The National Bank

The National Bank, an SNB publication, outlines the most important aspects of monetary policy, the impact of monetary policy on the economic situation and the practical implementation.

www.snb.ch

Videos

Conventional monetary policy

Unconventional monetary policy

Money creation

Credits

Concept: Iconomix

Consultant: Yvan Lengwiler, University of Basel

Educational consulting: Andreas Hieber, LerNetz AG, Berne

Programming of web application: Ergon Informatik AG, Zurich

Design of printed material: clearbrand gmbh, Zurich

Translation & proofreading: SNB Language Services

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Monetary policy

12.12.2019

Overview

Didactics

Commentary for teachers

Simulation

MOPOS

Introduction to Mopos

Worksheet

You must be logged in to use the sample answers.

Worksheet for ‘calm waters’ scenario

Worksheet for ‘threat of deflation’ scenario

Worksheet for ‘soft landing’ scenario

Worksheet for ‘stagflation’ scenario

Teacher evaluation

Advanced question

Knowledge test

Advanced question solutions

Extras

Knowledge sheet

Additional information

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The world of the National Bank

The National Bank

Videos

Credits

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