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The History of the US Dollar
Thank you to Target for supporting PBS. You can learn more at: https://target.com/community Share your story today: https://to.pbs.org/3izZeXh How did the US dollar come to be the most ubiquitous, trusted and traded currency in the...
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The Secret Tax Hiding in Plain Sight!
You're paying a secret tax every year... not just to the government, but also to your insurance company, your phone provider, even your employer!
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How Fast Fashion Makes You Poor!
Modern consumers can buy a whole wardrobe for what it used to cost for a few outfits... but the hidden costs of fast fashion mean you won't actually be saving money. Find out why!
Curated Video
Looking For Disruptions
Philosopher Brian Epstein (Tufts University) reflects on how the field of social sciences could change for the better.
Curated Video
Too Much String
Celebrated scientist and writer Freeman Dyson, Institute for Advanced Study, describes how, due to reinforcing economic and sociological reasons, far too many people are now doing research in superstring theory.
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Beyond Irrationality
Philosopher Brian Epstein (Tufts University) argues that the social world cannot be explained through individuals alone.
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Supply and Demand
Supply and Demand describes how the laws of supply and demand affect the prices and availability of goods.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jesse Lubinsky - Teachers Make a Difference - Dr. Melvin Maskin
Jesse is based out of Westchester County in New York and currently serves as an Education Evangelist for Adobe Inc. He has two decades of experience in the education space as an education technologist, teacher, and school administrator....
Curated Video
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.
Curated Video
Best Practice use of Media When Teaching Economics
Educators share their tips and tricks for successfully using media in their social studies classes when teaching economics.
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?...
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Costs and Benefits
“Costs and Benefits” defines and gives examples of costs and benefits, including external costs and benefits.
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Three Types of Economic Resources
Three Types of Economic Resources explores the three types of economic or productive resources: natural, human, and capital.
Curated Video
Mixed Economies Rule the World
This newscast will discuss why mixed economies are the best economies.
Teaching Without Frills
Economics for Kids: Saving and Spending
In this video, you'll learn about the economics concepts of spending, saving, scarcity, and making choices based on costs and benefits.
Economics Explained
What Would Happen if China's Economy Collapses?
It's no secret that China is facing a myriad of economic problems with many commentators predicting the impending collapse of the Chinese economy. But what would really happen is the world's second largest economy collapses? 0:00 - 2:22...
Economics Explained
What Is The Most Equal Country on Earth?
Income and wealth inequality are two of the most debate issues in the world of economics. In this video we look at some of the most equal countries in the world to see what they are doing right 0:00 - 2:05 Intro 2:06 - 4:30 Gini...
Economics Explained
Did Washing Machines Change The Global Economy More Than The Internet?
The internet is widely hailed as one of the most economically impact inventions of the modern era. But there is one much more mundane invention that at least one economist believes was even more important - the washing machine. 0:00 -...
Economics Explained
This One Country Doesn't Have an Inflation Problem
In this video we help you to be more knowledgeable about inflation by looking at countries, most notably Switzerland, that have bucked the global trend in 2022 by reporting tame inflation numbers. We look into what Switzerland did right...
Economics Explained
How Zimbabwe's Lithium Export Ban Can Transform it into Africa's Next Superpower
In this video we go over Zimbabwe's recent policy to ban the export of raw lithium and what this could mean for the African nation's economy. We encountered a technical glitch when we first uploaded this video, which resulted in the...
Economics Explained
The Failing Economy of Sri Lanka
Over the past decade Sri Lanka was one of the fastest growing economies in Asia. However, they took on too much debt and now the country is collapsing.
Economics Explained
The Failing Economy of Pakistan
Pakistan's economy has recently come under pressure due to high levels of debt, currency devaluation, floods, and high prices for imported food and energy. So how bad are things likely to get and what are the possible solutions? 0:00 -...
Economics Explained
Will The EU Fail? | Economics Explained
In this video we will rank the European Union (EU) as if it were a country on the Economics Explained National Leaderboard, after exploring the economic challenges and opportunities facing all current member states. The EU collectively...
Economics Explained
What's Causing This Wave of Economic Collapses? | Economics Explained
In this video we wanted to highlight the paradox of global economic growth alongside isolated national crises. Why do certain economies like Lebanon, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan face collapse when the global economy is reaching unprecedented...