Institute for New Economic Thinking
Fixing the Eurozone
I just re-read the introduction for Hans Werner-Sinn. There's a few grammatical errors that I picked up. Maybe you can replace with this version (which fixes the mistakes): As the interview with Hans Werner-Sinn illustrates, there is no...
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The CANZUK Union Explained - Explaining Brexit
After Brexit the UK will be free to make it's own trade deals and establish it's own new relationships. One new union which has been discussed is the CANZUK model, bringing together the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand....
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Leaked Government Document Reveals No Deal Consequences - Brexit Explained
In the last couple of days, a dossier from the Yellowhammer Operation leaked, showing us for the first time what the government think will happen after a no deal. In this video we dive into the contents of the document and how the UK...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Brunnermeier: Europe’s Future Will Be Settled By a Battle of Ideas
Interviewed by Institute President Rob Johnson, Princeton Professor Markus Brunnermeier — co-author of Europe and the Battle of Ideas — sees the fate of the embattled European union as depending on the outcome of a battle of ideas...
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Withdrawal Agreement Approved by the European Parliament - Brexit Explained
Yesterday the European Parliament voted to officially approve the Withdrawal Agreement. This means that the UK can officially leave the EU tomorrow (January 31) and progress with the Brexit process. However, it's worth looking closer at...
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Will the UK Collapse After Brexit? - Brexit Explained
A few weeks ago we put out a video called will the EU fall apart after Brexit. People commented it was the UK who was going to fall apart. So we answered the question, will the UK fall apart after Brexit? Will each country decide to go...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Fundamental Design Flaw of the Eurozone
From the very start, the European Monetary Union (EMU) was set up to fail. The host of problems we are now witnessing, from the solvency crises on the periphery to the bank runs in Spain, Greece, and Italy, were built into the very...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Kevin O'Rourke: Optimal Currency Areas and Governance - The Challenge of Europe (2/8)
Kevin O'Rourke describes a political trilemma in Europe. He says that if the nation state remains dominant in the Eurozone, the trilemma suggests two possibilities. Either public opinion is successfully ignored in countries like Germany,...
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Facebook moves 1.5 billion users out of reach of new EU privacy law
Facebook has moved more than 1.5 billion users out of reach of a new European Union privacy law set to take effect on May 25, Reuters reported.
Curated Video
Why Europe's nationalist parties all sound alike
Nationalist parties in the European Union are gaining momentum. At a time when the EU is increasingly fractured, they are united on many issues. What are they?
The Wall Street Journal
Cross-Border Supply Chains
A large amount of the food we consume has crossed borders, sometimes more than once. Can regulators keep pace with the flow - and keep our food safe?
The Wall Street Journal
Britain's New Place in the World
Can the UK seize opportunities from the technological revolution and a new partnership with Europe?
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Theresa May's Chequers Deal - Brexit Explained
UPDATE: Around the time of this video's release the EU rejected the Chequers Plan we discuss in the video. We found out hours before the release of the video, once the video was already queued and scheduled. We had been working on the...
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May's Proposed Brexit Deal Explained - Explaining Brexit
The UK and EU have finally reached an agreement on the terms of the UK leaving the EU. We discuss what is included in this 585 page proposed deal. Including the Irish/Northern Irish backstop, citizens rights, and the divorce payment.
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Will Northern Ireland Leave the UK After Brexit? - Brexit Explained
There's a lot of change coming with Brexit and few are as affected as the citizens of Northern Ireland. As such some are calling for Northern Ireland to leave the United Kingdom all together and become part of the Republic of Ireland....
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Will Coronavirus Affect Brexit? Will the UK Still Leave on December 31? - TLDR News
With the Coronavirus spreading around the world, it's impacting everything from supply chains to education. So in this video, we explore how the Coronavirus is impacting Brexit and also how Brexit is affecting the UK's reaction to COVID-19.
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What the EU Election Results Mean for Brexit - Brexit Explained
Last week people across the EU went to the polling station to cast the votes for a new bunch of MEPs. The results of these elections could have serious ramifications for Brexit and the EU as a whole. The success of the Brexit Party may...
Boulder Creek International
The Frontier Ukraine: Volunteering to Fight in Ukraine
WARNING: This video contains footage some viewers may find distressing. The Frontier Ukraine part 1/7: This video is about a group of individuals who decided to travel to Ukraine to witness the Euromaidan Revolution and ended up...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Money Matters
Neoclassical economics dismisses the role of money and the state in the economy. Keynes scholar Robert Skidlesky says it’s time for a re-evaluation. Robert Skidelsky discusses his new book, Money and Government: A Challenge to Mainstream...
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Africans Immigrants in Poland (Feat. Vin from Ponki)
With the huge influx of African immigrants coming to Europe, I was curious how those already here are living, what they contribute to society, and how they feel as foreigners in Warsaw Poland. I had the great opportunity to meet with...
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Will The EU Approve Johnson's Brexit Proposal? - Brexit Explained
Last week Johnson finally unveiled his new plan for Brexit and we dove into it’s contents. In this video we’re circling back and discussing what the EU thinks of the proposal. Is this the breakthrough Brexit needed or do the EU remain...
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Jean Pisani-Ferry: Of Nightmares and Tigers
Jean Pisany-Ferry, interviewed by Lee Price, speaks about Europe's debt crisis. Among other things, he says that in Greece debt restructuring is inevitable, and that countries in the Eurozone should tax mortgages and regulate finance in...
Boulder Creek International
The Frontier Ukraine: Investigating the MH17 Tragedy
WARNING: This video contains footage of violence and death, some viewers may find distressing. The Frontier Ukraine part 5/7: This video discusses the investigation into the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in 2014. It explores...
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Second Round of the Tory Leader Race Explained - TLDR
So another candidate has been knocked out, Dominic Raab. In this video, we explain what Raab's departure means for the race and what else we learn from the second round of voting - such as Boris Johnson continuing to dominate and Rory...