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...
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Why it feels like we're in a recession (when we're not) | About That
Canada's economy is showing many hallmarks of a recession — rising unemployment and bankruptcies, less consumer spending — yet it's still growing. Andrew Chang explains the disconnect and what may be behind it all.
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...
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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).
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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...
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Despite warning signs in the economy, Americans are still spending
New ReviewAmericans increased their spending at stores and restaurants in August, defying economists' expectations for a slowdown. (Scripps News)
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Consumer spending rises in June as inflation remains stubborn
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked higher last month in a sign that President Donald Trump’s broad-based tariffs are starting to lift prices for many goods. (Scripps News)
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Can the economy recover from coronavirus?
As coronavirus spreads in the U.S., its economy is likely to face its worst crisis since the Great Depression.
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Trump Says He's 'Ready' to Slap Tariffs on All Chinese Imports, As Prices For Goods Rise
The president, in an interview with CNBC on Thursday, said he's looking to tax every single Chinese good that enters the company, which amounts to $505 billion. The tariffs would come at a time when prices for common consumer products --...