In which Adriene and Jacob teach you about how and why prices rise. Sometimes prices rise as a result of inflation, which is a pretty normal thing for economies to do. We'll talk about how across the board prices rise over time, and how...

The value of money is determined by how much (or how little) of it is in circulation. But who makes that decision, and how does their choice affect the economy at large? Doug Levinson takes a trip into the United States Federal Reserve,...

In which John Green teaches you about the economic malaise that beset the United States in the 1970s. A sort of perfect storm of events, it combined the continuing decline of America's manufacturing base and the oil shocks of 1973...

The oldest light we can see comes from when the universe was less than 400,000 years old, so how can we study those first few moments of history?

This week on Crash Course Economics, we're talking about monetary policy. The reality of the world is that the United States (and most of the world's economies) are, to varying degrees, Keynesian. When things go wrong, economically, the...

The video discusses the current challenges facing the U.S. government's fiscal policy, including increasing government debt, tax cuts, and potential consequences on inflation and economic growth. It highlights the intricate relationship...

The video discusses the dual mandate of central banks to maintain full employment and stable prices, highlighting the nuances in defining these goals. It delves into the challenges of accurately measuring economic indicators like...

Stagflation is a challenging economic scenario characterized by high unemployment, slow growth, and persistent inflation occurring simultaneously. This combination can lead to prolonged economic struggles or even the collapse of entire...

The leadership of Nicolás Maduro has brought Venezuela to the verge of revolution as its mismanaged economy collapses.

The COVID pandemic transitioned millions of workers into remote workers almost overnight. There are a lot of obvious benefits for individuals, but what are the broader economic costs?

The health of our economy is measured by a number of statistics, and the biggest is the Gross Domestic Product... but can it be trusted?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you may have noticed prices on the whole started to rise in response to the pandemic causing inflation. There was a similar hike in inflation back in the 80’s. In response, the government raised...

The 2016 financial data looked pretty grim for Millennials. By 2019, the median Millennial household was making around $10,000 more a year than previous generations. What happened?

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The big bang model has some problems - homogeneity, flatness, and lack of magnetic monopo
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Cosmic Inflation occurred when the entire universe shortly after its beginning, expanded exponentially...

Howcast - Learn about cash investments in this Howcast finance video with expert Gregory McGraime.

And how can shoppers avoid it?

King Charles' coronation has been described by Palace officials as a streamlined celebration of the new monarch but how much does such an event cost the UK taxpayer? And is it worth the money being spent as much of the country suffers...

Millions to get £1,400 pay rise in April with inflation-busting boostSource: Various

Pupil outcome: I can explain why the economy matters to me and what citizens can do to support the economy. Key learning points: - The economy influences employment opportunities, income levels, public services and living costs,...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how we know if the economy is healthy and how the economy affects the UK Government. Key learning points: - A healthy economy has GDP growth, low unemployment, stable inflation and strong business investment....

The inflation crisis of 2022 happened because of several reasons, like people wanting to buy more things, problems with shipping and supplies, more people working from home, and the war between Russia and Ukraine. These issues made...

During the inflation crisis of 2022, the government came up with a lot of ideas to reduce the rate of inflation, including shrinking the money supply, finding new petrolium sources to lower gas prices, and building more houses to lower...

The history of inflation in the United States shows that it often happens during wars, economic growth, or when there aren’t enough supplies. Since World War II, there have been six big periods of inflation caused by things like...

Inflation happens when money loses its value over time, making prices go up. This can happen in three main ways: demand-pull inflation (when people want more goods than are available), cost-push inflation (when it costs more to make...