Crash Course
Fiscal Policy and Stimulus: Crash Course Economics
In which Jacob and Adriene teach you about the evils of fiscal policy and stimulus. Well, maybe the policies aren't evil, but there is an evil lair involved. In this episode we learn how government use taxes and spending influence the...
ACDC Leadership
Macroeconomics Practice Exam #1 Answers
The Ultimate Review Packet has 2 Macro exams and 2 Micro Exmas. In this video I go over the answers to all 60 of the multiple choice questions on the first practice AP MACRO exam.
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Macro Unit 2 Summary (Old Version)- Measuring the Economy
Hey, this is Jacob Clifford and welcome to the Macro Unit 2 Summary. This unit is about measuring the economy and covers topics like GDP (1:04), the business cycle (6:15), unemployment (7:28), the types of unemployment, the natural rate...
ACDC Leadership
Macro Unit 2 Summary (New Version)- Measuring the Economy
Hey, this is Jacob Clifford and welcome to the Macro Unit 2 Summary (new version). This unit is about measuring the economy and covers topics like GDP (2:17), unemployment (8:16), inflation/CPI (12:47), the business cycle (19:55).
ACDC Leadership
Review Activity- What's Wrong with this Picture?
This activity is designed to help you master the key graphs of macroeconomics or microeconomics. If you can spot what’s wrong with each graph you will be less likely to make those mistakes. The handout for the activity is free and is...
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The Economics of the Coronavirus
I hope that you and your family are safe and healthy. Like many of you, I'm quarantined in my house so I made this quick video talking about some of the economic concepts associated with recent events. I talk about scarcity, shortages,...
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Aggregate Demand- Macro Topic 3.1 (Old Version)
In this video. I explain the most important graph in most introductory macroeconomics courses- the aggregate demand model. In this video I cover aggregate demand (AD), aggregate supply (AS), and the long run aggregate supply (LRAS). Make...
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Aggregate Demand and Supply Practice- Macro Topic 3.5 and 3.6
Be sure to pause the video and try the practice questions on your own. In this video I explain what you should watch out for when answering exam questions and give you several practice questions too make sure you know what happens to...
The Wall Street Journal
Visa CFO Discusses Consumer Spending and Inflation
How are consumer spending habits changing amid higher rates of inflation, and how sustainable are these levels of spending? Visa Chairman and CFO Vasant Prabhu discusses these questions and more.
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Long-Run Self-Adjustment- Macro Topic 3.7
Hey econ students! In this video I expain how the economy can self-adjust in the long-run. Notice that the short-run aggregate supply is shifting when the economy self-adjusts. Also notice that the reason for the shift is a change in...
The Wall Street Journal
Fintech's Promise
Affirm co-founder and CEO Max Levchin talks about the future of fintech with WSJ Financial Editor Dennis Berman at the WSJ D.Live conference in Laguna Beach, Calif.
Economics Explained
The Growing Generational Wealth Gap
It’s the hope of almost every generation in history that their children and grandchildren will go on to live wealthier more prosperous lives than their own. People put countless hours of thought and planning into things like their...
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Aggregate Demand and Supply Practice
Happy Halloween! Thank you for watching this video and subscribing. Seriously, you rock! Be sure to pause the video and try the practice questions on your own. In this video I explain what you should watch out for when answering exam...
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Aggregate Demand- Macro Topic 3.1
In this video. I explain the most important graph in most introductory macroeconomics courses- the aggregate demand model. In this video I cover aggregate demand (AD), aggregate supply (AS), and the long run aggregate supply (LRAS). Make...
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Money Growth and Inflation- Macro Topic 5.3
In this video I explain the difference between the money market and the loanable funds market and explain why one of them is labeled nominal interest rate and the other is labeled REAL interest rate. I also show how both graphs are...
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Real Interest Rates and Capital Flows- Macro Topic 6.6
Congratulations on completing your macro class. Group hug! But before you leave, make sure that you understand how the key graphs relate to each other. In this video I explain three things: 1.how the business cycle, production...
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Fiscal & Monetary Policy - Macro Topic 5.1
In this video I overview fiscal and monetary policy and how the economy adjust in the long run. Keep in mind that fiscal and monetary policy shift aggregate demand while waiting for the economy to adjust is a shift in aggregate supply....
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Business Cycles and Fiscal Policy- EconMovies #5: Cars (Reupload)
In this episode of EconMovies, I use the movie Cars to introduce the idea of GDP, the business cycle, recession, and fiscal policy. Good luck studying economics. Kachow! :13 Micro v. Macro 1:27 GDP 1:47 Components of GDP 3:03 Business...
Curated Video
The Basics of Economic Growth and Investing in Emerging Markets
The video discusses economic growth and the factors that businesses consider when investing in international markets. The definition of economic growth is explained, along with the role of firms and businesses in generating profits...
Curated Video
Consumer spending is still robust, even amid broader concerns about the economy
Heading into the holiday season, Americans are showing they're still willing to spend money and grow the economy. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending
The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 2.8% annual rate from July through September, with consumers helping drive growth despite the weight of still-high interest rates. (Scripps News)
Bloomberg
Citi's Apabhai on SVB Fallout
Mohammed Apabhai, Head of Asia Trading Strategy at Citigroup Global Markets, says the issues triggered by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank may be around a few individual banks. He speaks with Rishaad Salamat, David Ingles and Yvonne...
Bloomberg
BofA CEO Moynihan Doesn't Expect US Recession
Bank of America Chair and CEO Brian Moynihan says the US economy is "reaching a pretty good equilibrium" between the consumer and the Federal Reserve during an interview with David Westin on "Wall Street Week Daily."
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Bloomberg
Fed's Preferred Measure of Underlying Inflation Jumps
The core personal consumption expenditures price index, which strips out the volatile food and energy components, rose 0.3% in September, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis report. Inflation-adjusted consumer spending jumped...