TED Talks
TED: The big myth of government deficits | Stephanie Kelton
Government deficits have gotten a bad rap, says economist Stephanie Kelton. In this groundbreaking talk, she makes the case to stop looking at government spending as a path towards frightening piles of debt, but rather as a financial...
SciShow
Why Comic Sans Isn’t the Worst Font Ever
Nothing can undo the invention of Comic Sans, but that may not be a bad thing since it seems to be helping people with dyslexia.
Crash Course
Deficits & Debts: Crash Course Economics
What is debt? What is a deficit? And do these things have different outcomes for individuals and nations? Adriene and Jacob answer all these questions and more on this week's Crash Course Econ. Deficit and debt are easy to misunderstand,...
MinuteEarth
Which Parts Of The Brain Do What?
Our functional map of the brain has changed. Here's why. Credits (and Twitter handles): Script Writer: David Goldenberg (@dgoldenberg) Script Editor: Emily Elert (@eelert) Video Illustrator: Qingyang Chen Video Director: Emily Elert...
Curated Video
Project Part 2: Creating a Complete Doodle with Characters, Props, and Voiceover
Project Part 2: Creating a Complete Doodle with Characters, Props, and Voiceover
Vlogbrothers
Understanding America's Debt Problem
In which John discusses the U.S. public debt, our dangerously high debt to GDP ratio, the S&P's downgrade of America's credit rating, and why our debt may not be as unmanageable as it seems. There's also some general discussion of...
Science360
Why is working memory so important to learning?
Why is working memory so important to learning? Paul Morgan of Penn State University answers the question on this edition of "Ask a Scientist."
Catalyst University
Neck Pain with Movement Coordination Impairments | Presentation + Treatments
In this video, we discuss class 2 of the Neck Pain Classification System: neck pain with movement coordination impairments (MCIs). Specifically, we explore major symptom presentation and some evidence-based treatments.
Curated Video
Mario Seccareccia - Why Governments Should Run Deficits Now
What do nearly all governments have in common these days? They all are struggling to reduce fiscal deficits. Clearly, they are not listening to the advice from Mario Seccareccia, who says: Fiscal deficits? That's what we should be aiming...
The Wall Street Journal
Trends In The Economy
Headwinds are building in the global economy, and central banks are responding apace. Here are a few scenarios for how the next 12 months might play out.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Adam Posen: What Japan and the UK Demonstrate about Macroeconomic Stimulus
Welcome to our new video series called "New Economic Thinking." The series will feature dozens of conversations with leading economists on the most important issues facing economics and the global economy today. This first episode...
Curated Video
Understanding the Importance of Trade Balance in Goods and Services
In this video, the trade balance of a country in terms of goods and services is discussed as an important indicator of the country's competitiveness in the global market. The video also discusses the impact of trade deficits and...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Ken Rogoff - Debts, Deficits and Global Financial Stability
The Inaugural Conference @ King's, Institute for New Economic Thinking, Opening Session. Where are we now? Debts, Deficits and Global Financial Stability
Science360
EARLY CONCEPT BRAIN RESEARCH: INCREASING THE FIELD OF VIEW
Compare a boxy 1980s TV to the sleek high-definition TVs of today: That's a 25-fold difference. Spencer Smith's microscope is a 100-fold difference over the microscopes used today. Smith, of the University of North Carolina's School of...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Ken Rogoff - The Field of Economic History
The Inaugural Conference @ King's, Institute for New Economic Thinking, Opening SessionWhere are we now? Debts, Deficits and Global Financial Stability
The Wall Street Journal
Betting on Global Growth
Major economies around the world are hitting on all cylinders - for the moment. What does the next 12 months look like? And how is the new tax law affecting growth?
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Michael Spence: Policy Proposals for the United States (4/5)
Nobel Laureate Michael Spence favors a consumption tax: a big chunk of government revenues should come from taxes on value added and consumption. Besides a sensible energy policy, Spence's agenda reads jobs, jobs, and jobs. The tradable...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
John Cassidy, Richard Koo, Ken Rogoff - Debts, Deficits and Global Financial Stability
The Inaugural Conference @ King's, Institute for New Economic Thinking, Opening Session Q&A. Where are we now? Debts, Deficits and Global Financial Stability
Curated Video
Correcting Trade Deficits and Policies to Address Them
This video discusses the correction of trade deficits. The presenter explains what trade deficit is and how it affects countries. He examines the impact of trade deficits on the economy, productivity, and employment levels. He then...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Need for a New Bretton Woods
In part 5 of INET's exclusive interview with Robert Skidelsky, the Keynes expert notes that China's rise is creating global tension that may require a global financial overhaul
Curated Video
Evaluating Trade Deficits
This video focuses on the topic of trade deficits. The presenter provides an explanation of what trade deficits are and how they are measured using the current account on the balance of payments. They discuss the implications of having a...
Curated Video
Understanding UK Fiscal Finances: Government Budgets and Deficit Measurements
In this video, the lecturer discusses fiscal finances, which involve government budgets and deficit measurements. He explains the government budget and the terms surplus, balanced and deficit budgets and the importance of knowing these...
Healthcare Triage
Endocrine Disruptors and Epigenetics and Heritable ADHD
A new study on endocrine disruptors, pregnancy, and heritable ADHD and other neurodevelopmental issues. Women exposed to endocrine disruptors seem to be able to pass ADHD and other disorders onto their grandchildren! That is unusual.