Economics Explained
No. China Is Not Going To Collapse... Yet: Why China Won't Collapse
Why is everybody suddenly predicting that China is on the brink of collapse? What are the chances these predictions will actually come true and why is this most likely totally overblown? Helping you become more knowledgeable about how...
FuseSchool
How Can We Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions
If we reduce our use of fossil fuels, we will reduce the amount of extra carbon dioxide that we put into the atmosphere. There are 2 ways to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels: 1) We make our processes more...
TLDR News
Coronavirus: Which Countries Have Successfully Flattened the Curve - TLDR News.
We look at different approaches in different countries to Covid-19 and ask what actions have been most succesful in flattening the curve.
Healthcare Triage
The Facts About Vaccine Passports
Vaccine passports are a big topic right now, even though “passport” might be the wrong word. We take a look at what they are and what they aren’t, and dig deeper into the concerns most commonly voiced about them.
TLDR News
How Will No Deal Affect the EU? - Brexit Explained
In this video we discuss how the UK leaving with no deal will impact the remaining EU countries. There will be a lot of change for both the UK and EU27 if they don't negotiate a deal, including economic damage and disruption to trade. We...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Niels Thygesen: Optimal Currency Areas and Governance - The Challenge of Europe (4/8)
Niels Thygesen is the Emeritus Professor of International Economics at the University of Copenhagen, and a speaker at INET's Conference at Bretton Woods on April 10, 2011
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Erik Berglöf - Crisis in Eastern Europe: The People's Perspective (2/4)
INET interview with Erik Berglof, Part 2 of 4
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Pains of Global Rebalancing
In part 3 of INET's interview with Ha-Joon Chang, he says that as the United States stumbles in its role of "buyer of last resort," exporting countries like Germany and Japan have to do the job of rebalancing because structural...
Mister Simplify
Porter's Diamond Model explained with a Full Example - Simplest Explanation Ever
The Diamond Model by Michael Porter is a renowned piece of work which helps us understand National Competitive Advantage. This means it helps us understand why certain countries are renowned for certain types of industries. We use mini...
TLDR News
Does Europe Actually Need More Immigrants?
There have been a lot of negative emotions aimed at migrants in recent years. However, there is mounting evidence that the UK and Europe could actually do with more immigrants. So why does Europe need to attract more migrants and could...
The Wall Street Journal
Asia's Build Out
Infrastructure is the lifeblood of burgeoning economies. Where are the biggest opportunities and challenges in Asia?
Curated Video
Heiner Flassbeck: Is Mercantilism Doomed to Fail? 2/5
Heiner Flassbeck, Director of the Division on Globalization and Development Strategies, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) at the panel entitled "Is Mercantilism Doomed to Fail? China, Germany, and Japan and the...
SWPictures
KILL OR CURE - Doctors & Nurses
There are about 8.5 million doctors in the world and about 18 million nurses. Unsurprisingly there are many more in the rich world than anywhere else. Worse than that, developing countries that spend their limited resources training...
Curated Video
Understanding the UK Balance of Payments and Trade Deficits
This video lecture explains the current account and financial account, defining them and their roles in measuring a country's economic activities with other countries. The presenter uses charts and statistics to illustrate the UK's...
Curated Video
The Role of Microfinance Schemes in Developing and Emerging Economies
The video discusses the role of microfinance schemes in developing and emerging economies, examining the need for financial assistance for projects to enable sustainable economic growth, the challenges faced in accessing official credit...
Weird History
How The Worst Periods In History Got Better
Humanity has lived through some horrific periods in history, including natural disasters, plagues, and man-made crises. Plagues have threatened to wipe out civilization more than once, while famine, floods, and fires have brought...
Ancient Lights Media
Kazakhstan
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Kazakhstan.
Curated Video
Covid-19: more questions about coronavirus, answered
What has the world learned about the novel coronavirus and its knock-on effects on the global economy? Ed Carr, The Economist's deputy editor, and Alok Jha, our science correspondent, answer more of your questions about the virus.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Andres Velasco: Rising to the Challenge - INET Panel Discussion (3 of 5)
Andres Velasco is the Former Finance Minister of Chile, and a speaker at INET's Conference at Bretton Woods on April 10, 2011
Curated Video
Never Again Action: Young Jews Against ICE
In June 2019, reports of immigrant children detained in cages on the US-Mexico border stunned America. Meet the extraordinary, Jewish people working in peaceful protest to demand change from the ICE.
Curated Video
Exploring the Beauty of Spring
This video provides a concise overview of the spring season, explaining its characteristics, such as the changing weather, longer days, and the blooming of flowers. It also mentions the potential for unstable weather and natural...
Curated Video
Introduction to Absolute Advantage in Trade
The video introduces the concept of absolute advantage in international trade. The speaker explains that differences in the quantity and quality of factors of production between countries create opportunities for countries to specialize...