Brainwaves Video Anthology
Bryan Caplan - Build, Baby, Build: The Science and Ethics of Housing Regulation
Bryan Caplan, a professor of Economics at George Mason University, presents "Build Baby Build: The Science and Ethics of Housing Regulation." Caplan's book delves into the complex world of housing regulations, offering a fresh...
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.
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Economics
What is economics? Yes, of course it has to do with money. But beyond the concepts that we might immediately think of, like taxes, gross domestic product, and the stock market, which belong to macroeconomics, we must also understand...
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Philip Kotler: The Father of Modern Marketing
People refer to Philip Kotler as the ‘father of modern marketing’. His contribution to marketing is vast and his ideas are foundational. What really stands out was his analytical approach to what was, before Kotler, a woolly and vague...
Professor Dave Explains
Types of Insurance (Health, Life, Property, and Auto)
Continuing with personal economics, everyone will have to get some kind of insurance at some point. What is insurance exactly? Let's go over some of the main types of insurance: health insurance, life insurance, property insurance, and...
Economics Explained
The $6.5 Trillion Dollar Problem Nobody Notices
There's a massive cost that every developed economy has to deal with that nobody talks about... Infrastructure maintenance. It sounds boring but all of those developments that governments love to talk up can end up costing a fortune to...
Economics Explained
Why Top Investors Are Betting Against The USA
Michael Burry, the investor made famous when he shorted the US housing market before the crash of 2008, has recently bet against the US Bond market. What relationship between the economy and the stock market made him think this would...
Economics Explained
Why Is Everyone Getting Involved In The Niger? | Economics Explained
Niger's coup has set a lot in motion. It's rich in uranium which has gotten France involved, and China's belt and road initiative was set to draw oil from Niger, which could help grow their desperately poor economy, and somehow Russia's...
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Founded by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, the Department of Agriculture safeguards farming standards and boosts rural development through a series of progressive programs.
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Social Security
When times get tough, Social Security provides a vital financial lifeline for U.S. citizens in need. But how did this revolutionary legislation come into being and what benefits does it provide?
Mazz Media
Let's Learn About Communities: Geography Shapes A Community
Communities and Geography unveils the profound influence of geography on daily life and economics within a community. Whether students live near an ocean, in the mountains, or the desert, this program illustrates how geography shapes and...
Mazz Media
Let's Learn About Communities: Communities Alike and Different
Communities Alike and Different shows the diversity of communities. The program answers questions about how rural communities differ from suburban ones and what characteristics cities and suburban areas share. Young learners will embark...
PBS
Economic Lessons from Past Pandemics
It's a weird time to be alive. A pandemic is sweeping the world and life as we know it has gone through a seismic shift in a matter of weeks. But this isn't the first time humans have encountered an epidemic. Today, Danielle (from the...
PBS
If You Thought This Inflation Was Bad...!
The last time we had inflation this bad in the U.S. was the 1970s--and it was much, much worse. Could history repeat itself?
Professor Dave Explains
The Functions of Modern Banks
Now that we are talking about personal economics, we need to discuss the purpose of banks. Unless you're hoarding cash in your mattress, you need a bank for the safekeeping of your funds. What does a bank do? What are checking accounts,...
PBS
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...
PBS
Where Have All The Servers Gone?
QR codes, digital menus, phone ordering... why are restaurants suddenly relying so heavily on tech?
PBS
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!
PBS
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!
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Looking For Disruptions
Philosopher Brian Epstein (Tufts University) reflects on how the field of social sciences could change for the better.
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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....