Step Back History
Unemployment, Automation, and the End of Capitalism
So yeah, the world's going through some political and economic changes. If we don't all die, then it could be awesome... IF we don't all die.
ACDC Leadership
Inflation and CPI Practice- Macro 2.8
Hey econ students! Thank you for watching my videos. I really appreciate it. In this video I quickly go over the difference between the inflation rate and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and then give you several practice problems. Be...
Professor Dave Explains
Inflation and Deflation
You know how your parents always tell you about how cheap things were when they were kids? Well it's true, prices for literally everything have risen dramatically over the decades. Why? Because of something called inflation. What exactly...
ACDC Leadership
Will the US have massive INFLATION?
Everyone that’s been paying attention to the economy wants to know one thing: Is the United States going to have massive, uncontrolled inflation? In this video I answer that question and talk about how we got here.
Step Back History
The Richest Person Ever
Who’s the richest person on earth? Bill Gates? Carlos Slim? They don’t come close. Today I am going to talk about the richest person who ever lived. He spent so much money that he could destabilize entire regional economies, and had his...
Curated Video
Policy Approaches to Alleviate Poverty in an Economic System
The video is a lecture presentation on policy approaches to alleviate poverty within an economic system. The speaker covers three areas: fiscal drag effect, the poverty trap, and the unemployment trap, and discusses potential remedies...
Curated Video
Understanding Fiscal Policy: Effects on Government Budget, National Debt, and the Economy
This video discusses the concept of fiscal policy, which is the use of government revenue and spending to influence the economy. It explains how government tax and spending plans are outlined in a budget and how they can lead to a...
Curated Video
Measuring Inflation: Understanding Key Indices and Personal Experiences
This video discusses how inflation is measured and the different indices used to measure inflation in the UK. The speaker explains the difference between inflation and deflation, the price level, and how the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is...
Financial Times
What if inflation returns?
While most people think interest rates will remain low for a long time, the FT's Robert Armstrong looks at the key factor that could upset that consensus – inflation – and what effect an increase in inflation would have on recent gains...
ACDC Leadership
Cost-push Inflation and Demand-pull Inflation
In this video I explain hyperinflation and the difference between cost-push and demand-pull inflation.
The Telegraph
What it's like to live through hyperinflation in Venezuela
A paramedic and a sex worker describe what it's like to live through hyperinflation in Venezuela, where an estimated 90% of people are living in poverty amid a worsening economic crisis
Financial Times
Charts that Count: how online shopping keeps inflation down
FT data journalist Brooke Fox explains why some economists believe changes in technology may also change the way we understand inflation.
Curated Video
Thanksgiving meals expected to be cheaper in 2024 as turkey prices drop
Believe it or not, Thanksgiving dinners are expected to be more affordable for the second straight year. Learn why. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Tory delegates look forward to Prime Minister's conference speech
Delegates at the Tory conference queue to hear Prime Minster Rishi Sunak’s speech at the Party’s conference in Manchester.
Interviews with Andrew Gilchrist, Vivek Gautam, Jonny Luke and Jacob Kemball-Smith.
Curated Video
Federal Reserve slashes interest rates by quarter-point as inflation cools
With rates expected to drop further in the coming months, borrowers may soon find themselves in a better financial position. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates several times until 2025
After months of arguments and promises about the economy by the two presidential candidates, The Federal Reserve meets over the next two days to do something that will actually help shape it. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Republicans celebrate Trump election victory in London
Republicans gather in a London pub in Chelsea to celebrate Donald Trump's victory in Wednesday's US presidential election.
Greg Swenson, Chairman of Republicans Overseas, likened Kamala Harris' abortion policies to those of Cuba, North...
Curated Video
Economic impact of inflation on consumers not clear, as many struggle despite officials touting improvements
The economic impact of inflation on consumers and everyday spending is not clear, as many say they're struggling despite officials touting economic improvements. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending
The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 2.8% annual rate from July through September, with consumers helping drive growth despite the weight of still-high interest rates. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Campaigners hand in petition calling on Prime Minister to end frozen pensions policy
Footage of campaigners delivering a petition at Downing Street on Tuesday calling on UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to end the frozen pension policy. Quotes from End Frozen Pensions Edwina Melville-Gray and Labour MP for Poole Neil...
Press Association
Ministers discuss the Budget after leaders insist it will not fuel inflation
The leaders of Ireland’s coalition Government have insisted Tuesday’s Budget will not further fuel inflation.
Tax cuts and child-related supports are among the key measures to be unveiled in Budget 2025 amid the prospect of a winter...
Press Association
Taoiseach responds to child deprivation statistics
Taoiseach Simon Harris reacts to reports that there has been an increase in the number of children being deprived of basic essentials because of inflation. He was speaking during visit to Poland.
Curated Video
Top priorities for senior voters in 2024
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are making campaign trail promises to improve the economy. And for older Americans specifically, money talks. (Scripps News)