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The Recession We Need To Have | Economics Explained
Are we entering a new age where serious downturns caused by genuine economic hardships can be avoided with piles of cash? Or is this all just putting off the inevitable and potentially making it worse further down the road?
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Why Are Prices Going Up?
It's the worst bout of inflation in decades... What's going on? And what can you do about it?
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Federal Spending, Debt, and Deficits
Governments spend and borrow money just like people do. But it's a little more complicated. Is it bad for a government to be in debt? Who does a government borrow money from? How is federal spending determined? What are the types of...
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Liz Truss: What Happens if She Takes Over Britain?
Liz Truss is one of two candidates in the running to take over from Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The question is, what would she do if she won? What would a Truss Premiership really look like? In this video we dive into her plans,...
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3 Plans to Reduce UK Energy Prices
Britain's energy crisis is getting pretty intense, with bills expected to rise sharply in the coming days. So in this video we'll examine and evaluate 3 different plans to solve the crisis; as proposed by (likely) future PM Liz Truss,...
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Britain's Economy is Falling Behind the G7... why? - TLDR News
Britain is struggling a bit at the moment. Politics is a mess, public confidence is falling and despite claims from Number 10 the UK economy is far from world beating. So in this video we'll explain what's going on with the UK economy...
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$27,000,000,000,000: America’s National Debt Explained - TLDR News
In recent weeks America’s national debt has remerged as a major talking point. With Biden set to spend trillions on new initiatives, many in the Republican party are growing concerned by the scale of the debt. So in this video we explain...
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Understanding GDP and Economic Progress
The video explains how economists measure and interpret economic growth through a country's gross domestic product (GDP) and its various components. It highlights the importance of understanding the different ways in which GDP is...
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Why the Midterms Are Looking Closer Than Ever
In a surprising turn by historical standards, Biden’s polling has improved significantly in the last few weeks. So exactly what is driving Biden's rise? Can it be sustained going into the midterms? And do the Democrats have a chance of...
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What Happens if the Republicans Win the House?
While Democrat polling has improved and are likely to retain the Senate, Republicans are still favored to win the House of Representatives in the midterms. So what would a GOP controlled House do? And what would this mean for Biden's...
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Is Brexit to Blame for Inflation? - TLDR News
With prices rocketing, the inflation blame game is now in full swing. Some commentators blame Putin; others blame energy companies but there's also an interesting case to be made that Brexit is at least partly to blame.
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Is Britain Heading into a Major Housing Crisis?
It’s been a tough week for the UK economy and it looks like things might be getting worse. Many believe a housing crash is about to hit. How could this happen and what does it mean for the economy?
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This is Britain's Secret Economic Crisis: The Gilt Destruction
The UK's economy is currently damaged in so many ways that it's almost hard to keep track, but one metric is more important than many others - gilt markets. So let's explain what they are and why the Bank of England just had to take huge...
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The 4 Crises Britain Faces: Can Truss Handle It?
Liz Truss has been taken away from politics the last few days due to the Queen's death. With the funeral over, it's now time for the new PM to address the problems facing her country.
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Is Britain Headed into a Major Recession?
The economic outlook of the UK looks pretty bad. Latest forecasts predict numerous consecutive periods of negative growth - and significant issues for households across the country. So we'll explain the three big issues the UK faces and...
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Why Did the Stock Market Just CRASH... hard - TLDR News
Over the last few days the stock market has taken a bit of a beating, with many pointing the finger at the top - Biden. So in this video we'll unpick what's happened, why it happened and if Biden's really to blame.
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Why are Republicans Surging in Midterm Polls?
Recently, Republicans have seen a surge that has taken them take the lead in generic ballots, casting doubt over Democrats holding onto the Senate. So in this video, we break down the reasons why this is happening and if Biden can do...
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Why America had the Best Year Ever in 2022
2022 was a difficult year for a lot of people and countries. However, the US actually seemed to do pretty well in the last 12 months. So in this video we'll run through the successes America had in 2022 and why the country actually kinda...
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Liz Truss' Collapse: A Timeline of Chaos
The last month has been utter chaos for Liz Truss, with her Premiership getting off to a disastrous start (and maybe end). So let's outline what's happening for those of you not paying 100% attention, and outline the timeline of how we...
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Macro Unit 3, Question 8: Inflationary Gap and the Long Run
Join the hundreds of thousands of students that have used Mr. Clifford's videos and resources to ace your macroeconomics course.
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Ukraine & the Future of Europe: Ukraines fight for democracy
How has the Ukraine gotten to this point? What is the fundamental driver of Russia when it comes to the Ukraine? Ukraine & the Future of Europe, Part 4
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Does Inflation Targeting Make the Poor Poorer?
Central banks' shooting for a specific rate of inflation may seem like gospel now, but it wasn’t always that way. Mario Seccareccia, professor of economics at the University of Ottawa, traces the history of the policy from New Zealand to...
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Short-Run Aggregate Supply- Macro Topic 3.3
In this short video I explain aggregate supply and the shifter of AS like resource prices, technology, and productivity. Make sure to answer the questions. Thanks for watching.