Economics Explained
Grandfather of Economics: Industrial Revolution
This is Adam Smith. Adam Smith was a Scottish philosopher and author who is probably best known for writing a book titled “An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of … The Wealth of Nations!” This book effectively marked the beginning of...
The Africa Channel
Currency of Wealth: West African blades of beauty and death
Host Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube introduces the unusual yet fascinating forms of ethnographic African currencies; from personal adornments such as beads, shells, jewelry and even massive iron forms weighing as much as 100 pounds, to the...
Economics Explained
Grandfather of Economics: Introduction and Economics Explained
This is Adam Smith. Adam Smith was a Scottish philosopher and author who is probably best known for writing a book titled “An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of … The Wealth of Nations!” This book effectively marked the beginning of...
Weird History
Behind The Scenes on MTV 'Cribs'
MTV Cribs was one of the most beloved and outrageous shows of the early '00s. From Mariah Carey's lavish, 11,000 square-foot penthouse to Redman's Staten Island shack, the show gave everyday people an inside glimpse of what it's really...
Economics Explained
The Monolithic Economy of The U.S.A
The United States of America, the wealthiest, most powerful nation on the planet by a very respectable margin. The sheer scale of the united states wealth and influence is really really hard to fathom, even for macro-economists, sure...
Economics Explained
How Ireland Became 2020s Fastest Growing Economy: The National Economy
This is Ireland, or more specifically the Republic of Ireland which is a sovereign nation that is home to 5 million people who are all quickly becoming some of the wealthiest citizens in the world. Ireland now has a GDP per capita of...
Economics Explained
The Economy of The U.S.A (Part 2): The Modern Global Empire
The United States became the world's largest economy in the early 20th century and though massive industrial growth and technical innovation it has held that lead for over 100 years. The world superpowers that came before it was most...
Economics Explained
The Modern Economics of the USA: The Land of Debt & Demand
This is the United States of America today: The largest most powerful economy to ever exist in history. In previous episodes, we have explored how the economy of the USA has developed from a British colony into an industrial powerhouse...
Economics Explained
Negative Oil Prices - Explained: Negative Value Items
Earlier this week we've started seeing articles noting that oil prices have now gone into the negatives (meaning investors are paying to give away their oil). What is going on here? How does this make sense? As always with these weird...
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U.S. Justice Department unit set up to target Russian oligarchs’ yachts
The U.S. Justice Department is launching a special unit to enforce sanctions against Russian government officials and oligarchs, targeting their yachts and other assets.
Economics Explained
The Economy of Cyberpunk 2077: A Game of Cautionary Tales (And Bugs) | Economics Explained
This is night city, the futuristic metropolis which is home to most of the action taking place in cyberpunk 2077, which has quickly become the most popular PC benchmarking software in 2020. There are a few reasons I wanted to explore the...
Economics Explained
The Modern Economy of Russia
This is Russia: the largest country on the planet by pure landmass. The country is the center of many controversies that have today made it a bit of a boogeyman in the international community. It is enormous military power with the...
Economics Explained
The Rather Pathetic Economy of Russia | Economics Explained
The Rather Pathetic Economy of Russia | Economics Explained
The March of Time
1952: CAIRO, EGYPT: WS Anonymous middle-aged wealthy landowner sitting outside w/ family, Turkish wife & daughter, speaking to brown skin servant, NO SOT, MS Servant, Lighting cigar for landowner. Upper class, wealth, old rules, land reform.
MOT 1952: CAIRO, EGYPT: WS Anonymous middle-aged wealthy landowner sitting outside w/ family, Turkish wife & daughter, speaking to brown skin servant, NO SOT, MS Servant, Lighting cigar for landowner. Upper class, wealth, old rules, land...
The March of Time
MOT 1951: Wealthy land owners
OPULENT MODERN LIFESTYLE: WS Wealthy land owner's mid-century modern home / VS Wealthy Iranian men women sitting on covered porch being served food talking smoking.
Bill Carmody
Breaking Free from the Middle Class Mindset
In this video, Bill Carmody interviews Grant Cardone, an entrepreneur and CEO, about the idea that being a millionaire is now considered the middle class. They discuss the shift in mindset and the trap of the middle class, as well as the...
Economics Explained
The Economic Failure of Venezuela
Venezuela. Once the richest country in all of Latin America, it is now home to the single greatest economic downturn for a country in modern history. In terms of countries that had it easy, Venezuela, by all counts, should be at the top...
The Wall Street Journal
Labor's Agenda For Britain
How would the Labour party reshape business, technology and society in post-Brexit Britain?
Economics Explained
The Ranks of Global Billionaires: Not All Billionaires Are Made Equal
The Ranks of Global Billionaires: Not All Billionaires Are Made Equal
Economics Explained
The Economy of Iran
This is Iran, a highly controversial nation that has of course made headlines in recent months for hostilities back and forth between the united states. Hostility towards the united states is really nothing new in and of itself but these...
Jabzy
The First Recession - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The First Recession
Economics Explained
The Economy Of France: How The French Set Global Economic Trends
France is a global trendsetter for other economies. This goes from the rollout of the metric system to more tangible short term indicators. If you want to predict the future, look to France. This is not to say that the country is any...
Economics Explained
Australians Are The Richest People In The World?: Introduction and Industry
Discover how Australians have a net worth higher than that of those in the United States. How did this happen? Helping you become more knowledgeable about how the world works, our content covers the biggest topics and headlines through...
Economics Explained
Limitless Growth Is Possible If We Run Our Economies Correctly: GDP Growth
Society has an unlimited desire for material goods but the world has limited resources to supply these goods. Ever since the industrial revaluation most advanced economies have consistently increased their economic output over time. At...