Instructional Video4:55
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: What causes an economic recession? | Richard Coffin

Pre-K - Higher Ed
For millennia, the people of Britain had been using bronze to make tools and jewelry, and as a currency for trade. But around 800 BCE, that began to change: the value of bronze declined, causing social upheaval and an economic crisis—...
Instructional Video2:51
MarketWatch

How to recession-proof your early retirement plan

Higher Ed
Members of the 'FIRE' movement, which stands for Financial Independence Retire Early, depend heavily on their investments, whether they're retired already or working towards early retirement. Here's how to prepare for down markets.
Instructional Video8:16
Institute for New Economic Thinking

Relearning Recessions

Higher Ed
What causes a financial crisis? You may think of long lines of angry depositors at the bank. But Cornell economist Matthew Baron says it’s more about credit booms and over-lending than we’ve thought before.
Instructional Video4:29
Economics Explained

Do We Actually Need Recessions?: What is a Recession?

9th - Higher Ed
Most people would agree that recessions are terrible things, they cause widespread fear amongst people that will be anxious about their savings, their livelihood, or even their next meal. On a nationwide level, economic downturns are...
Instructional Video1:54
Economics Explained

Do We Actually Need Recessions?: Introduction

9th - Higher Ed
Most people would agree that recessions are terrible things, they cause widespread fear amongst people that will be anxious about their savings, their livelihood, or even their next meal. On a nationwide level, economic downturns are...
Instructional Video16:24
Institute for New Economic Thinking

The Future of the Safety Net

Higher Ed
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,...
Instructional Video4:53
Economics Explained

Do We Actually Need Recessions?: An Alternative & Final Thoughts

9th - Higher Ed
Most people would agree that recessions are terrible things, they cause widespread fear amongst people that will be anxious about their savings, their livelihood, or even their next meal. On a nationwide level, economic downturns are...
News Clip2:25
Bloomberg

BlackRock CEO Fink Sees US Avoiding Recession Until 2025

Higher Ed
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says the US has "a very vibrant economy" and may not enter a recession until 2025. He made the comments during a conversation with Bloomberg's Dani Burger at the Berlin Global Dialogue forum.
News Clip2:11
Bloomberg

Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson Is Sticking With Boom-Bust Market Scenario

Higher Ed
Morgan Stanley Chief US Equity Strategist Mike Wilson says his team's "boom-bust thesis is still correct," warning of a pullback in equity markets as the impact of US fiscal spending fades. "At this stage, you need to be very selective...
News Clip3:21
Bloomberg

Markets in 3 Minutes: US Recession Likely Coming in 4Q

Higher Ed
Mark Cudmore and Dani Burger break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg Markets Today."
News Clip3:09
Bloomberg

Markets in 3 Minutes: BOE 50bps Hike Still Possible After CPI

Higher Ed
Mark Cudmore and Anna Edwards break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg Markets: Today."
News Clip3:06
Bloomberg

US Equities Have Priced in a Soft Landing: Chan

Higher Ed
"US equity market has priced in a soft landing." Cecilia Chan, chief investment officer for APAC at HSBC Asset Management, discusses the potential for a recession in the US, the equity market and her outlook for China. She speaks on...
News Clip3:37
Bloomberg

US in Recession, Choppy Market Ahead: Schwab's Kleintop

Higher Ed
US in Recession, Choppy Market Ahead: Schwab's Kleintop Follow Bloomberg for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more: http://www.bloomberg.com Connect with us on... Twitter:...
News Clip3:55
Bloomberg

Global Recession Likely If Virus Becomes a Pandemic: Moody’s Analytics

Higher Ed
Feb.26 -- Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, discusses the likelihood of a global recession as he raises the odds of the coronavirus developing into a pandemic to 40%. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Alix Steel on "Bloomberg...
News Clip4:13
Bloomberg

ClearBridge Investments' Schulze on Markets and Strategy

Higher Ed
Jeff Schulze, ClearBridge Investments Director & Investment Strategist, discusses markets and where he sees opportunities. He speaks with Shery Ahn and Paul Allen on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia".
News Clip3:28
Bloomberg

Economist Weinberg Sees Markets Overly Optimistic on Jobs, Policy

Higher Ed
Sep.13 -- Carl Weinberg, chief economist and managing director at High Frequency Economics, says that the Federal Reserve can’t be relied on to help in the next recession as monetary policy has been exhausted by the Coronavirus pandemic....
News Clip1:35
Bloomberg

Curve Inversion Reflects Concerns Outside U.S., Strategist Shah Says

Higher Ed
Mar.26 -- Seema Shah, global investment strategist at Principal Global Investors, discusses signals from the U.S. yield curve inversion. She speaks on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
News Clip3:21
Bloomberg

U.S. Banks Primed to Double Capital Reserves, Mike Mayo Says

Higher Ed
Jun.10 -- Mike Mayo, Wells Fargo's head of U.S. large-cap bank research, says the Federal Reserve has the green light to allow banks to return twice as much capital. He speaks with Bloomberg's Matt Miller on "Bloomberg Markets."
News Clip4:20
Bloomberg

Shiller Says the 'Inverted Yield Curve Is Overrated'

Higher Ed
Mar.29 -- Robert Shiller, Yale University professor of economics, and Burns McKinney, Allianz Global Investors portfolio manager, discuss the yield curve and how it could predict the future of our economy and the retirement of Wells...
News Clip5:21
Bloomberg

State Street's Loh on Global Markets

Higher Ed
Marvin Loh, senior global macro strategist within the multi-asset research team at State Street Global Markets, discusses the outlook for global markets for the second half. He speaks with Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin and Rishaad Salamat on...
News Clip2:25
Bloomberg

Bill Miller Sees Negative Bond Returns for 'Years to Come'

Higher Ed
Jul.27 -- Bill Miller, Miller Value Partners founder and chief investment officer, discusses his views on the fixed-income market with Bloomberg's Julie Hyman on "What'd You Miss?"
News Clip3:17
Bloomberg

Starbucks CEO Says 'Stir-Crazy' Consumers Will Return But It'll Take Time

Higher Ed
Apr.29 -- Starbucks Corp. Chief Executive Officer Kevin Johnson says U.S. consumers will return to cafes and restaurants as they adapt to life post-Covid 19. But it’s going to take time. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on...
News Clip3:11
Bloomberg

Fed Has Policy Properly Calibrated for Now, Says MKM's Darda

Higher Ed
Aug.31 -- Michael Darda, chief economist and chief market strategist at MKM Partners, discusses the yield curve as an economic indicator and the challenges the Federal Reserve faces in continuing its rate path. He speaks on "Bloomberg...