Why carry around a heavy suitcase full of gold when you can write a check to your neighbor in the village? Sal's village banks flourish in this video, which introduces checks and demonstrates how they work. While this video is helpful...

After a short review of the banking process and lending procedures, Sal outlines some of the problems and weaknesses of fractional reserve banking. Additionally, he details the differences between illiquidity and insolvency, as well as...

Going into more detail about the potential weaknesses of fractional reserve banking, this video introduces some of the ways the economy has been engineered to address these issues, such as the "lender of last resort" and insurance...

Can a bank issue endless loans and checking accounts without regard to the amount of money within its walls? Sal addresses this question throughout the lecture, where he introduces the concept of bank regulations - specifically reserve...

Equally informative and opinionated, this video is sure to inspire thoughtful discussions and debate among your students. Sal outlines Paulson's plan - and explains his own (unfavorable) opinion about it.

An advocate for equal pay and promotional opportunities for women, Muriel Siebert, was the first woman to sit on the New York Stock Exchange. A short video provides viewers with an introduction to Siebert's achievements.

A series of eight video clips describes the Whitewater scandal involving President Clinton. Scholars watch archival footage from the special investigators, the Congressional hearing, and the first family. The interesting resource...

How exactly do banks work? A short video clip explains the complex banking system in a way all young savers understand. Scholars analyze just how a bank operates and makes money by providing investment opportunities to the community....

Viewers examine the historical arguments for and against establishing a National Bank in the United States. They examine just how Andrew Jackson's debate continues to rage on, all the way to today's America. 

Is that dollar bill in your pocket part of a criminal enterprise? How can you tell? Learn about the fundamentals of money laundering in an informative video that focuses on Al Capone and his famous financial schemes, as well as how...

What makes an item change price over time? Inflation is the obvious answer, but it's not always the correct explanation. High schoolers watch a short, illustrative video about inflation and other causes of price change, as well as the...

How can the Federal Reserve affect the gross domestic product of America? Find out how the duties of the Fed coincide with the GDP and unemployment rate of the country with a short video from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

Studying the unemployment rate in a country is a way to learn more about the strength of its economy, but knowing what comprises the unemployment rate can teach you even more. Watch a short video from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta...

What does the Federal Reserve actually do? Explore the three main responsibilities of the Fed—setting monetary policy, regulating and supervising banks, and acting as a bank for the federal government—with a short and engaging video.

The Fed sounds enormous and ominous, but really, the Federal Reserve Bank is comprised of 12 reserve banks across the country. A short video introduces young economists to the duties and responsibilities of the Fed, specifically the...

People use the gold standard to describe the highest quality possible, but in reality, measuring wealth by the gold standard isn't very effective. Discover the ways the Federal Reserve ensures that prices remain stable with a video...

How is the Federal Reserve like your body's circulatory system? A short video explains the ways the Fed keeps money moving through the economy much like blood passes through veins and arteries. Focusing on retail payments, the video...

Banking was a lot different before 2008. Young economists learn about the ways government regulation keeps banking practices consistant, fair, and equitable for consumers around the country.

Most countries experience an economic slump from time to time. Learn about the ways the Federal Reserve can intervene in a struggling economy before a crisis occurs with a short video from Crash Course Economics that focuses on...

Financial literacy is one of the most important skills you can give your high schoolers as they prepare to be young adults. A helpful video from Bank of America guides teenagers through the steps for setting up a budget, as well as...

Are interest rates a good or bad thing? Explain to your young economists why the answer depends on such factors as who is buying and lending and what is the inflationary rate, and how this all ties into banking practices and general...

What is the money multiplier, and how does it affect the total increase of money supply? Mr. Clifford explains the difference in how the money supply changes when the Federal Reserve System purchases bonds versus when an average person...

Paul McKeever, leader of Ontario's Freedom Party, discusses money and banking while driving in his car. He definitely explains things clearly, but your learners may be distracted by his lack of eye contact and the moving background.

This short video clip highlights the role the Federal Reserve plays in monetary policy and explains how the Fed strives toward price stability and the optimum employment opportunities.