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The Chicago Fed provides a variety of educational offerings. News How Much Is Health Insurance Worth? Health care reform has been a much-debated issue recently, both in Congress and in the media. In the latest blog posting, Cindy ponders how individuals' values and preferences may fit into the picture. Do you think people's values have any effect on how much they are willing to pay for health care? Go to Marginal Thoughts and share your ideas with Cindy. Brebeuf Named HSFC District Champs The state winners for the 2009 High School Fed Challenge met in Chicago on May 1 to see which team will represent the Seventh District at the national competition. After a lively competition, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School from Indianapolis, Indiana, emerged the District winners. They represented the Seventh District on May 19 in Washington, DC and placed placed second in the HSFC nationals. Colander Talks Economics at Back to Grad School Day Renowned speaker David Colander of Middlebury College spoke at Back to Grad School Day on March 5. He talked about the possible sources of the economic recession. Virtual Money Museum Opens! Interested in a musem tour to learn about the Fed? Get a preview by visiting our newly opened Virtual Museum! For Teachers & Students The following programs are geared toward economics educators and students. College Fed Challenge—Teams of undergraduates compete on local, regional and national levels High School Fed Challenge—Teams of students grades 9–12 pit against others from the state, region and nation Euro Challenge—An exciting new competition for 9th and 10th graders Money Museum—Daily tours where you can see historic currency or try your hand at identifying counterfeit currency. For Consumers The following programs are aimed at consumers and the general public. Money Smart Week—Events across the District give young and old alike the chance to attend free educational seminars (many hands-on or interactive) on everything from saving in a piggy bank to saving for retirement Money Museum—Daily tours where you can try your hand at identifying counterfeit currency or have your picture taken with a million bucks Fed Resources—Highlights from the Federal Reserve System's archive of economic and financial education material.

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