Institute for New Economic Thinking
Robert Skidelsky: Economics and Political Power during the Crisis
Welcome to our new video series titled "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 episode features...
NASA
Economics of Nature: Mapping Liberia’s Ecosystems to Understand Their Value
NASA is working alongside Conservation International and the Liberian Government through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to pilot an innovative and replicable approach to more accurately map ecosystems to support effective...
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...
Ancient Lights Media
Luxembourg
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Luxembourg.
Curated Video
Policies to Influence Income and Wealth Distribution in an Economy
The video discusses policies that can be implemented to influence the distribution of income and wealth in an economy. It explores the two main techniques used to measure inequality, the interventions and the free-market approach. The...
IT'S HISTORY
SANTA CLAUS - Bishop of Mira I IT'S HISTORY
The figure of Saint Nicholas - but not the one we know from Christmas decorations. Nicholas of Bari is a saint of both a Catholic and an Orthodox church. He was born not in Lapland, but in the territory of today's Turkey.
Weird History
What Was A Medieval Feast Like
Across all eras of human history, people have craved luxurious and extravagant foods not only to excite the palate, but also to show off social status. The aristocrats of the Middle Ages (the fifth to 15th centuries) may not have thought...
Economics Explained
The Economy of The Star Wars Galaxy
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away. The star wars universe centered in this galaxy has of course been the center of many stories filled with action intrigue and mindless cash grabs for toy licensing, but it is also home to an...
Economics Explained
Grandfather of Economics: Industrial Revolution
This is Adam Smith. Adam Smith was a Scottish philosopher and author who is probably best known for writing a book titled “An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of … The Wealth of Nations!” This book effectively marked the beginning of...
The Africa Channel
Currency of Wealth: West African blades of beauty and death
Host Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube introduces the unusual yet fascinating forms of ethnographic African currencies; from personal adornments such as beads, shells, jewelry and even massive iron forms weighing as much as 100 pounds, to the...
Economics Explained
Grandfather of Economics: Introduction and Economics Explained
This is Adam Smith. Adam Smith was a Scottish philosopher and author who is probably best known for writing a book titled “An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of … The Wealth of Nations!” This book effectively marked the beginning of...
Weird History
Behind The Scenes on MTV 'Cribs'
MTV Cribs was one of the most beloved and outrageous shows of the early '00s. From Mariah Carey's lavish, 11,000 square-foot penthouse to Redman's Staten Island shack, the show gave everyday people an inside glimpse of what it's really...
Economics Explained
The Monolithic Economy of The U.S.A
The United States of America, the wealthiest, most powerful nation on the planet by a very respectable margin. The sheer scale of the united states wealth and influence is really really hard to fathom, even for macro-economists, sure...
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 Economics of the USA: The Land of Debt & Demand
This is the United States of America today: The largest most powerful economy to ever exist in history. In previous episodes, we have explored how the economy of the USA has developed from a British colony into an industrial powerhouse...
Economics Explained
Negative Oil Prices - Explained: Negative Value Items
Earlier this week we've started seeing articles noting that oil prices have now gone into the negatives (meaning investors are paying to give away their oil). What is going on here? How does this make sense? As always with these weird...
Economics Explained
How Ireland Became 2020s Fastest Growing Economy: The National Economy
This is Ireland, or more specifically the Republic of Ireland which is a sovereign nation that is home to 5 million people who are all quickly becoming some of the wealthiest citizens in the world. Ireland now has a GDP per capita of...
Next Animation Studio
U.S. Justice Department unit set up to target Russian oligarchs’ yachts
The U.S. Justice Department is launching a special unit to enforce sanctions against Russian government officials and oligarchs, targeting their yachts and other assets.
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...
Economics Explained
The Rather Pathetic Economy of Russia | Economics Explained
The Rather Pathetic Economy of Russia | Economics Explained
Economics Explained
The Economy of Cyberpunk 2077: A Game of Cautionary Tales (And Bugs) | Economics Explained
This is night city, the futuristic metropolis which is home to most of the action taking place in cyberpunk 2077, which has quickly become the most popular PC benchmarking software in 2020. There are a few reasons I wanted to explore the...
The March of Time
1952: CAIRO, EGYPT: WS Anonymous middle-aged wealthy landowner sitting outside w/ family, Turkish wife & daughter, speaking to brown skin servant, NO SOT, MS Servant, Lighting cigar for landowner. Upper class, wealth, old rules, land reform.
MOT 1952: CAIRO, EGYPT: WS Anonymous middle-aged wealthy landowner sitting outside w/ family, Turkish wife & daughter, speaking to brown skin servant, NO SOT, MS Servant, Lighting cigar for landowner. Upper class, wealth, old rules, land...
The March of Time
MOT 1951: Wealthy land owners
OPULENT MODERN LIFESTYLE: WS Wealthy land owner's mid-century modern home / VS Wealthy Iranian men women sitting on covered porch being served food talking smoking.