This video discusses the impact of the declining buffalo population in India on the local economy, particularly in the beef industry. It also explores the controversial beef ban in the country, which has led to unemployment and violence...

In this video, the concept of subsidies is explained. The video provides various examples of industries that are heavily reliant upon subsidies, such as the UK rail industry and the common agricultural policy in Europe. The overall cost...

This video discusses the environmental functions and models used in economics to evaluate the effects of economic activity and growth on the environment. The three main functions of the environment are explained as a provider of...

What is childhood? What does it do for children? And is childhood disappearing in contemporary societies? This film uses Jane Pilcher's contemporary case study on fashion and the sexualisation of girls to examine these questions.

Much has been said about the interaction between economics and psychology. With Prof. Singer we discuss the psychological research that informs cutting-edge economics as well as the psychological underpinnings of old models. She explains...

Salt Flat, Bolivia part 2/3: This video explores the contrast between a small, traditional salt factory in a rural village and a modern lithium production plant in the nearby Salar de Uyuni. The Salar de Uyuni is home to 50-70% of the...

The video covers the topic of externalities in economics. It explains how economic agents make decisions in market economies based on maximizing behavior, leading to private costs and benefits. The video defines internal and external...

While we have discussed the dangerous effects of alcohol abuse and misuse, that doesn't mean it's always bad. Besides being part of many complex and delicious beverages, there are any number of studies which show that alcohol is linked...

The video explains the concept of aggregate demand and its four expenditure components that make up the total expenditure for an economy's goods and services over time - consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports. The...

The old chestnut that eating red meat leads to cancer is back! A study last week claimed that eating red meat increased cancer risks by up to 28 percent! This sounds scary, but this study has a lot of problems.

Last week I talked to you about dietary cholesterol, and how the existing randomized controlled trials warned us that they wouldn't work. Now, it appears those guidelines might be changed, decades later. Cholesterol isn't the only...

This video is a lecture presentation that explains how to derive the AD (aggregate demand) curve for any economy. The presenter discusses the four main components of aggregate demand for any economy, namely consumption, investment,...

With smart electricity meters, consumers can measure electricity usage in real time, even find out how they stack up against their neighbors. But, does having that information impact consumers' electricity usage? With support from the...

The video discusses the indicators of economic development, which are the areas that developing countries can focus on improving to increase their living standards and rate of development. The speaker explains how low living standards,...

This week on Blockchain Central: we're going to see if Bitcoin energy consumption has the potential to ruin our environment and significantly affect the energy sector.

This video provides an explanation of what deflation is and the consequences that come with it, which includes a reduction in real output, consumption, and investment. The speaker uses Japan as an example of an economy that has suffered...

The condition of the Chinese economy is increasingly becoming a significant factor exorcising the minds of global policy makers. Even though China’s most recent data has shown signs of stabilization (and the current turmoil in the...

Mars is a world similar in a lot of ways to our own. That doesn't mean there aren't a multitude of hurdles to overcome if we were ever to consider settling there.

Foods to Avoid with Acid Reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, GERD) | How to Reduce Symptoms



Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition involving acid reflux (heartburn) due to relaxation or weakness of the...

Most economists think about aggregate consumption through the lens of Friedman's permanent income hypothesis or Modigliani's life-cycle hypothesis. But long ago there was a third contender, Duesenberry's relative income hypothesis,...

This video is a lecture about the components of aggregate demand, with a specific focus on one of the most important components: consumption. The relationship between disposable income and consumption is explored, along with the concept...

In light of the potential collapse of our climate, momentum garnered by Greta Thunberg and raging Australian wildfires, Intelligence Squared hosted a climate...[Part 1/5] George Monbiot on Why Capitalism Cannot Save Our Planet from...

Best and Worst Foods to Eat with Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis) | How to Reduce Signs and Symptoms



Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis) is a condition involving inflammation of the nasal mucosa when exposed to certain allergens. There...

With global greenhouse gas emissions at record levels, and the future of Earth at stake, what are Americans doing to safeguard the planet for future generations? And what more can be done?