PBS
How Climate Change Will Make You Poor!
Even if you don't live in a flood zone or tornado alley, climate change will still hit your pocketbook!
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Will the Housing Bubble Burst?
What's causing the steep rise in housing prices? And when will it end?
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Baby Boom
“Baby Boom” will describe the time period from 1946-1964, which saw an increase in population and, ultimately, stimulated the nation’s economy.
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International Trade
International Trade analyzes how nations trade with one another to obtain goods and services they themselves cannot produce efficiently.
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Historical Ambiguities
Karl Gerth, Professor of History and Hsiu Chair in Chinese Studies at UC San Diego, muses on the question, When did “Modern China” begin?’
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The Middle Colonies
The Middle Colonies examines colonial life in the original thirteen colonies by listing characteristics of the Middle colonies.
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Human Capital
“Human Capital” defines the term human capital and discusses specific examples.
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The Southern Colonies
The Southern Colonies examines colonial life in the original thirteen colonies by listing characteristics of the Southern colonies.
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Defining Modernity
Chinese Studies specialist Karl Gerth, UC San Diego, relates how the question of determining what we mean by “modern China” is much more subtle than many often suppose, with very different definitions depending on one’s historical,...
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Types of Economic Systems
Types of Economic Systems compares various types of economic systems by exploring traditional, command, and market economies.
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Building the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a vital trade route linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The story of its creations goes back hundreds of years.
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What are Economic Systems?
Different economic systems have been developed to meet the needs and wants of the citizens of a country or society. These systems have distinct advantages and downsides for producers, consumers, and governments.
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The Secret Service
They’re the shadowy agents who keep the President safe – but what is the Secret Service and why was it formed?
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Robber Barons or Captains of Industry?
The Gilded Age was a period of unprecedented industrial and economic growth in the United States – but were the men at the helm captains of industry or robber barons out for their own?
One Minute History
147 The Great Inflation - One Minute History
From 1965 to 1982 a macroeconomic event known as “The Great Inflation” cast a shadow on the post-World War Two Global Monetary System. During this time, inflation rose from a rate of 1% a year, to its peak in 1980, of almost 15%. Jobs...
Professor Dave Explains
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
How do we measure the health of an economy? The most common way is by looking at its gross domestic product, or GDP. But what does that mean exactly? Are there any limitations to this approach? What kind of goods are counted towards GDP?...
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Post-War Economy
During the postwar era, the United States shifted from a war-driven economy to a consumer-driven economy. Americans ceased making wartime sacrifices and began enjoying postwar indulgences.
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Mixed Economies Rule the World
This newscast will discuss why mixed economies are the best economies.
Economics Explained
What Would Happen if China's Economy Collapses?
It's no secret that China is facing a myriad of economic problems with many commentators predicting the impending collapse of the Chinese economy. But what would really happen is the world's second largest economy collapses? 0:00 - 2:22...
Economics Explained
How the World's Richest Country Lost 90% of its GDP
In the 1980s Nauru was the richest country in the world on a per capita basis. Nauru's wealth can be entirely attributed to its deposits of Phosphate, a substance used in fertilizers. However, by the early 2000s they had completely run...
Economics Explained
The Economic Megathreats That the World Has No Answers To | Economics Explained with Dr. Roubini
Economist Nouriel Roubini discusses potential Economic Megathreats including the end of globalization, easy money leading to stagflation, the growing debt crisis, AI's threat to worker and consumer-based economies, and climate change....
Economics Explained
What Would The American Economy Look Like If COVID Never Happened?
We're exploring South Korea's impressive economic transformation, from an agrarian backwater to a global powerhouse. Home to internationally recognized companies and cutting-edge industries, South Korea is a fascinating case study for...
Hip Hughes History
Ronald Reagan Explained: US History Review
A short overview of the 1980's with an emphasis on the policies of Ronald Reagan. Broad and intended for high school students studying for their end of the year United States history exams, specifically the New York state regents...