Yesterday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled his new Budget (well unveiled the parts that hadn't already been pre-announced). In the speech we learned about the government's plans to adjust universal credit, taxes on alcohol, support small...

It's the worst bout of inflation in decades... What's going on? And what can you do about it?

Governments spend and borrow money just like people do. But it's a little more complicated. Is it bad for a government to be in debt? Who does a government borrow money from? How is federal spending determined? What are the types of...

In recent weeks America’s national debt has remerged as a major talking point. With Biden set to spend trillions on new initiatives, many in the Republican party are growing concerned by the scale of the debt. So in this video we explain...

It’s been a tough week for the UK economy and it looks like things might be getting worse. Many believe a housing crash is about to hit. How could this happen and what does it mean for the economy?

Over the last few days the stock market has taken a bit of a beating, with many pointing the finger at the top - Biden. So in this video we'll unpick what's happened, why it happened and if Biden's really to blame.

The UK's economy is currently damaged in so many ways that it's almost hard to keep track, but one metric is more important than many others - gilt markets. So let's explain what they are and why the Bank of England just had to take huge...

The last month has been utter chaos for Liz Truss, with her Premiership getting off to a disastrous start (and maybe end). So let's outline what's happening for those of you not paying 100% attention, and outline the timeline of how we...

With temperatures cooling, the issues plaguing the UK could be about to get even worse. High energy prices, the soaring cost of living and an already massive NHS backlog are just some of the problems facing Liz Truss right now. But can...

I explain the key terms of the financial sector, including: assets, liabilities, loans, bonds, stocks, and interest rates.

In this video. I explain the most important graph in most introductory macroeconomics courses- the aggregate demand model. In this video I cover aggregate demand (AD), aggregate supply (AS), and the long run aggregate supply (LRAS). Make...

A lot has changed since our taxes and benefits were designed, and the consequences of delaying reform are rising. Harvard professor Karen Dynan has a proposal we all might be able to agree with before time runs out. In this interview,...

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio discusses how income inequality threatens economic prosperity, the importance of investing in China and his thoughts on inflation.

The video discusses the main factors that influence the level of consumption and spending patterns within an economy. The presenter explains the concept of consumption, which represents the total amount of money that households spend on...

As consumers continue to cope with inflation and recession worries grow, here's how you can protect your finances.

Debt is one of our least favorite things to talk about, and that's one of the main reasons it is so hard to pay them off. BUT researchers have figured out how to rewire your brain to take on the debt monster.

Foreign exchange practice questions.

In this video I explain foreign exchange and how the value of currencies change. Remember that the trick is to remember that you supply your currency and the people in other countries demand your currency. Thanks for watching.

In part 4 of INET's interview with Richard Koo, discusses how it will be hard for the US to maintain its role as a global force if it does not help fix its balance sheet problems with a strong government intervention

This video discusses how inflation is measured and the different indices used to measure inflation in the UK. The speaker explains the difference between inflation and deflation, the price level, and how the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is...

While most people think interest rates will remain low for a long time, the FT's Robert Armstrong looks at the key factor that could upset that consensus – inflation – and what effect an increase in inflation would have on recent gains...

In this video we take a closer look at what happens when interest rates rise and examine the effect this could have on the housing market, investment bonds and how it could eventually strengthen the pound against other currencies.

This video covers the 6 tips for saving money in college. Whether you are in college now, or will be soon, it's important to understand your personal finances and how you can optimize your savings and financial...