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Law of Diminishing Marginal Returns (Old Version): Econ Concepts in 60 Seconds Microeconomics
In this video I explain production and the law of diminishing marginal returns. The bonus round shows the graph for total product and marginal product as well as the three stages of production.
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"Why Learn Economics?" Music Video with Jacob Clifford and M.C. Caskey
What happens when two teachers get together to share their love of economics? This collaboration. An awesome, hip hop ode to the dismal science. Our hope is that students that watch this video will see that economics is fun, meaningful,...
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Big News from Mr Clifford!
In this video, Jacob Clifford, a high school economics teacher and YouTube content creator, announces his decision to pursue YouTube full time. He shares his excitement and passion for teaching economics on YouTube, as well as his fears...
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Shifting the Production Possibilities Curve - Macro Topic 1.2 (Micro Topic 1.3)
In this video I explain how the production possibilities curve shifts when there is a change in resources or a change in technology. Understanding the general concept will help you understand the idea of economic growth, but keep in mind...
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Scarcity, Exchange, and Markets- EconMovies #1: Star Wars
In this episode, I use Star Wars to introduce the concepts of scarcity, choices, self-interest, incentives, cost/benefit analysis, voluntary exchange, and economics systems. Good luck studying economics. May the force be with you!
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Income Inequality- EconMovies #17
Hey internet, this is Jacob Clifford. Avengers: Endgame was awesome and it included some great examples to help you learn about income inequality. The goal of this episode was to help you see both sides of the deabte and introduce...
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Micro 2.3 Shifting Supply and Demand: Econ Concepts in 60 Seconds Practice
Mr. Clifford's 60 second explanation of how to shift supply and demand.
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Limitless Booms and Busts- EconMovies #14
Students! In this episode of Econmovies I discuss economic bubbles by looking at the film Limitless starring Bradley Cooper. I explain how speculation and irrational exuberance led to both the dot com bubble and the housing bubble.
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The Economics of Inequality- The Gender Pay Gap- Part 1
Why do women make less money than men? Is the gender pay gap a myth? Are women being descriminated against since they only earn about 80% of what average men earn? These are great questions. In this video, I share four reasons that...
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Oligopoly and Game Theory- Micro Topic 4.5
My 90 second explanation of oligopolies and game theory. Understanding how to read the chart is the first step. The numbers in the left of each square are for the firm on the left. The numbers on the right are for the firm on the top....
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Monetary Policy and the Fed- EconMovies #9: Despicable Me
EconMovies explain economic concepts through movies. In this episode, I use Despicable Me to explain monetary policy, interest rates, and the role of banks in the economy.
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Creative Destruction: EconMovies #15
More people need to understand creative destruction and the economic circle of life.
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2011 AP Econ Videos- Collude With Me
Here is an amazing video showing firms in an oligopoly and collusion.
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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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Business Cycles- Macro Topic 2.7
In this video I show you the business cycle and talk about how economists predict recessions. It turns out that they aren’t even that good at it. Remember, if someone tells you that they know for sure that there is going to be a...
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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...
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Production Possibilities Curve- Macro Topic 1.2 (Micro Topic 1.3)
In this video I explain how the production possibilities curve (PPC) shows scarcity, trade-offs, opportunity cost, and efficiency. This is the first graph you are going to learn in your economics class.
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Personal Finance- EconMovies #16
In this episode of Econmovies, I talk about the different types of virtual economies, income taxes, cryptocurrencies, and the secret Easter egg hidden in the story. This movie is about a poverty stricken post-economic apocalypse...
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Marginal Analysis- EconMovies #2: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Reupload)
EconMovies explain economic concepts through movies. In this episode, I use Monty Python's classic to introduce the concept of marginal analysis. Good luck studying economics.
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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Norman Bridwell
Besides watching video clips of an interview with the creator of the beloved big red dog, you can get biographical information and link to several of Bridwell's books at this site. Transcripts of the interview are available.