Institute for New Economic Thinking
Andrew Sheng - Sustainability Requires Caging Godzillas
Financial business is creating credit without limit until a crisis occurs. That's the fundamental flaw which caused the current crisis, says Andrew Sheng in this INET interview. He also worries that the destruction of the tropical forest...
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THE OTHER AMERICA - Power to the People
In 2005 Bolivia elected its first indigenous president, Evo Morales. He came to power after a wave of protests, and his government has sought at every opportunity to promote the social and cultural inheritance of its majority indigenous...
Visual Learning Systems
Sustainability and Natural Resources: Sustainability and Natural Resources
This program serves as an introduction to resource sustainability, focusing on the key strategies of resource efficiency, recycling, reusing, and reducing. The long-term impacts of resource use on human health and the environment are...
Visual Learning Systems
Sustainability and Natural Resources: Renewable and Nonrenewable Natural Resources
This program serves as an introduction to resource sustainability, focusing on the key strategies of resource efficiency, recycling, reusing, and reducing. The long-term impacts of resource use on human health and the environment are...
Visual Learning Systems
Natural Resources: Renewables and Nonrenewables
Everyday we use many natural resources from Earth. This engaging program highlights some examples of ways we use natural resources. Differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources are also investigated.
Visual Learning Systems
Our Precious Earth: Video Review
All the people in the world live on the same planet, which we call home. This program explains why Earth is precious and how it is being damaged. Special attention is paid to how we can conserve natural resources and care for the planet.
National Parks Service
Yellowstone National Park - Human History
Distance learning video about humans in Yellowstone.
Visual Learning Systems
Our Precious Earth: Video Quiz
All the people in the world live on the same planet, which we call home. This program explains why Earth is precious and how it is being damaged. Special attention is paid to how we can conserve natural resources and care for the planet.
Visual Learning Systems
Review of Earth and You
This video reviews the topics covered in the series Earth and You, which explores a wide variety of practical, easy-to-accomplish tasks we can do to make Earth a healthier place. Pollution prevention, natural resource use, and recycling...
Economics Explained
The Pathetic Economy Of North Korea
North Korea, the most closed-off country on earth. This Asian nation is often the center of intense scrutiny for its aggressive displays of militarism, its internationally condemned nuclear program, and of course its oppressive...
Economics Explained
Can a New Leader Save North Korea's Economy?: Poverty By Design
The wild ride of 2020 continued this week with the news that the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un was in a critical condition and that his continued leadership of the nation was not necessarily guaranteed. This has, of course,...
Economics Explained
The Economy of Mexico
Despite its many critics, Mexico has some surprisingly strong economic characteristics. A great export market, a thriving manufacturing industry, natural resources, a young and productive workforce, and even things like geography are all...
Economics Explained
The Economy of Ukraine: Before and After | Economics Explained
The Economy of Ukraine: Before and After | Economics Explained
TMW Media
ChangeMakers Faith Doherty – Fighting Deforestation in South-East Asia
ChangeMakers Faith Doherty – Fighting Deforestation in South-East Asia
Economics Explained
The Economy of The U.S.A (Part 2): The Modern Global Empire
The United States became the world's largest economy in the early 20th century and though massive industrial growth and technical innovation it has held that lead for over 100 years. The world superpowers that came before it was most...
Economics Explained
The Modern Economy of Russia
This is Russia: the largest country on the planet by pure landmass. The country is the center of many controversies that have today made it a bit of a boogeyman in the international community. It is enormous military power with the...
Visual Learning Systems
The Impact of Fossil Fuels on Energy Consumption
This video discusses the use of non-renewable resources, specifically fossil fuels, as a major source of commercial energy on Earth. It highlights the significant contribution of coal, crude oil, and natural gas to energy production, but...
Economics Explained
The Economy of Iran
This is Iran, a highly controversial nation that has of course made headlines in recent months for hostilities back and forth between the united states. Hostility towards the united states is really nothing new in and of itself but these...
Economics Explained
The Overleveraged Economy of Iceland | Economics Explained
Aluminum smelting. Geothermal power. Bitcoin mining. What do all of these things have in common? ... Iceland! 🇮🇸 How has the nation weathered this economic turbulence without turning into a failed state? What end of the economic spectrum...
Economics Explained
The "Evolving" Economy of Kazakhstan | Economics Explained
This is Kazakhstan, and yes I know what you are all thinking, and yes in the interest of full disclosure we are definitely cashing in on the hype surrounding the second borat, but in fairness so is the nation itself. Even still this...
Economics Explained
The World's Top Economies in 9 Minutes
As of the time of this writing, there are between 186 and 192 countries in the world (depending on who you ask). In this less-than-serious video, let's take a look at the 50 largest nations and see what makes their economies tick.
Economics Explained
Limitless Growth Is Possible If We Run Our Economies Correctly: GDP Growth
Society has an unlimited desire for material goods but the world has limited resources to supply these goods. Ever since the industrial revaluation most advanced economies have consistently increased their economic output over time. At...
Economics Explained
The Economics of China’s Enormous Belt & Road Initiative: Belt & Road
China's Belt and Road initiative is set to be the most influential economic development project in recent history. It’ll be an investment measured in trillions, connecting dozens of nations with roads, rail lines, shipping routes, and...
Economics Explained
Switzerland - The Land of the Rich & Home of the Bank?: Economic Philosophy Of Switzerland
Switzerland, an extremely beautiful landlocked country in the heart of Europe, this picturesque nation is home to one of the most advanced economies in the world. When ignoring micronations like Monaco or Lichtenstein, Switzerland is one...