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Law of Diminishing Marginal Returns (Old Version): Econ Concepts in 60 Seconds Microeconomics

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video2:44
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"Why Learn Economics?" Music Video with Jacob Clifford and M.C. Caskey

12th - Higher Ed
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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Clifford Tour Update- Sing Along

12th - Higher Ed
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Big News from Mr Clifford!

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video3:37
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Shifting the Production Possibilities Curve - Macro Topic 1.2 (Micro Topic 1.3)

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video5:54
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Scarcity, Exchange, and Markets- EconMovies #1: Star Wars

12th - Higher Ed
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

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video2:38
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Micro 2.3 Shifting Supply and Demand: Econ Concepts in 60 Seconds Practice

12th - Higher Ed
Mr. Clifford's 60 second explanation of how to shift supply and demand.
Instructional Video5:59
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Limitless Booms and Busts- EconMovies #14

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video7:50
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The Economics of Inequality- The Gender Pay Gap- Part 1

12th - Higher Ed
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

12th - Higher Ed
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....
Instructional Video4:54
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Monetary Policy and the Fed- EconMovies #9: Despicable Me

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video8:55
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Creative Destruction: EconMovies #15

12th - Higher Ed
More people need to understand creative destruction and the economic circle of life.
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2011 AP Econ Videos- Collude With Me

12th - Higher Ed
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

12th - Higher Ed
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

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video4:58
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Business Cycles and Fiscal Policy- EconMovies #5: Cars (Reupload)

12th - Higher Ed
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)

12th - Higher Ed
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

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video4:51
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Marginal Analysis- EconMovies #2: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Reupload)

12th - Higher Ed
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

Pre-K - 1st
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.