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A History of Inflation in the United States
The history of inflation in the United States shows that it often happens during wars, economic growth, or when there aren’t enough supplies. Since World War II, there have been six big periods of inflation caused by things like...
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What is Inflation?
Inflation happens when money loses its value over time, making prices go up. This can happen in three main ways: demand-pull inflation (when people want more goods than are available), cost-push inflation (when it costs more to make...
Makematic
The Economic Impact of the American Revolution
The American Revolution cost lives, livelihoods and millions of dollars in cold, hard cash. So how did the fledgling United States generate funds, and what impact did the war have on the U.S. economy?
Makematic
The History of Federal Banking
Discover the turbulent story behind the creation of the United States national banks, in which all three branches of the federal government combined to safeguard the nation's economic stability.
MarketWatch
What’s new this tax season? These changes can ease inflation's sting
Inflation continues to hit Americans hard but the IRS has updated some tax provisions to keep more money in your pocket. Here's what you should know.
Curated Video
How to Create a Discounted Cash Flow - DCF
The Discounted Cash Flow is a way to model flows of money into and out of a business, operation, or project, that takes account of the effects of interest and inflation. Money spent or earned today has a different value to money spent or...
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Hyperinflation: 1920s Germany
The causes and effects of spiralling interest rates in 1920s Germany, when money became so devalued it was burnt as fuel. Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films...
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Could You Owe More Than America?
How the compound interest of high-APR, payday loans can spiral out of control. By borrowing $100 on payday, you could owe trillions in a few years' time... Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by...
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Inflation vs. recession: How each impacts your finances
As Americans are facing inflation pain points and recession fears, there have been many misconceptions about the state of the economy. Here are the key differences to know and how it affects your money.
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Social Security
When times get tough, Social Security provides a vital financial lifeline for U.S. citizens in need. But how did this revolutionary legislation come into being and what benefits does it provide?
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2047 - Do You Want to be a Fly on the Wall? Listen Today!
Have you ever wished you could get the unfiltered version of what goes on in someone's life, or in a specific situation? Today, we share how to talk about this very human feeling.
PBS
Should I Invest in Gold?
In times of uncertainty, gold can seem like an attractive option... but is it really a viable long-term investment?
PBS
Is the Savings Account Dead?
Once upon a time, savings accounts were a decent investment option, but today they rarely keep up with inflation... what happened?
PBS
If You Thought This Inflation Was Bad...!
The last time we had inflation this bad in the U.S. was the 1970s--and it was much, much worse. Could history repeat itself?
PBS
How Climate Change Will Make You Poor!
Even if you don't live in a flood zone or tornado alley, climate change will still hit your pocketbook!
Curated Video
Factors That Affect Income
“Factors That Affect Income” discusses various economic factors that affect profit and income, such as inflation, deflation, unemployment, capital goods, human capital, and productivity.
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Swept Under the Cosmological Rug
Princeton University physicist Paul Steinhardt relates how many top cosmologists simply ignore the problems with cosmic inflation.
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Inflationary Concerns #2 - The Initial Conditions Problem
Cosmologist Paul Steinhardt (Princeton) describes the so-called "initial conditions problem" that makes cosmic inflation very hard to start.
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Inflationary Concerns #1 - Fine-tuning
Physicist and early pioneer of cosmic inflation Paul Steinhardt (Princeton) describes the fine-tuning problem associated with cosmic inflation.
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Ignoring the Multiverse
Princeton University physicist Paul Steinhardt describes how many cosmologists simply ignore one of the most pronounced problems with the theory of cosmic inflation.
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Philosophers Wanted
Physicist Paul Steinhardt, Princeton University, describes how many advocates of inflationary cosmology now believe that no observational evidence could possibly invalidate their theory, leading Paul to conclude that philosophy should be...
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The Need For Spies
Nobel Laureate in Physics Roger Penrose (Oxford) speculates on what others are saying - and not saying - about his groundbreaking theory.
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The Big Bounce?
Princeton University physicist Paul Steinhardt describes how we might get beyond the intellectual dead-end that the theory of cosmic inflation seems to have led us to.