2)Introductory paragraph states the thesis, i.e., the general conclusion that is supported by the body of the
paper.
3)Second paragraph is a general description of data presented in tables or graphs. There should be at least
onetable/graph per indicator. Tables/graphs should be labeled, the data source must be identified, and they
should beon a separate page or pages as an attachment between the body of the paper and the Works Cited
page. Datamay be found in Federal Reserve Bulletin and other sources (see below).
●economic growth as measured by real GDP
●the price level, i.e., if inflation was problematic
●interest rates and how they were influenced by the Fed
●the targets and goals of monetary policy and the Fed Chairman’s leadership in attaining them