The Business Professor
Capitalism
Capitalism is an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit. Central characteristics of capitalism include capital accumulation, competitive markets, price systems, private...
The Guardian
Daisy Chain
When the remote town of St Just, Cornwall, was locked down in March 2020, the small community worried that its economy wouldn't survive. But one town councillor, Daisy Gibbs, rallied an army of volunteers to form 'the Daisy chain', an...
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Key Individuals of the Industrial Revolution
Key Individuals of the Industrial Revolution discusses the roles of key individuals in the fields of science and technology during the Industrial Revolution.
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Friction 2
The Impact of the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill evaluates how the oil shale industry impacts the environment by examining the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico as an example.
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Should the U.S. Government Balance Its Budget?
You've probably heard a politician say, "If a household can balance their budget, then the federal government should, too!" But it turns out to be a bit more complicated than that...
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Is the Stock Market Irrational?
The economic numbers look bleak, but the stock market is strangely optimistic... Has it lost touch with reality?
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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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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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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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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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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?
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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.
John D Ruddy
Civil Rights in America Part 1 - Manny Man Does History
Explore the history of the African American struggle within the United States.
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?...