If you're ever put in charge of a national economy, there are a few things you should try to avoid. Before you laugh, just remember, you COULD be in charge of an economy someday. Someone has to do it, and anyway, if it could happen to...

The video discusses the concept of stagflation in the US economy, highlighting the potential impact on both domestic and global scales. It emphasizes the significance of the US economy's role in the world and the potential ripple effects...

The video discusses the dual mandate of central banks to maintain full employment and stable prices, highlighting the nuances in defining these goals. It delves into the challenges of accurately measuring economic indicators like...

Stagflation is a challenging economic scenario characterized by high unemployment, slow growth, and persistent inflation occurring simultaneously. This combination can lead to prolonged economic struggles or even the collapse of entire...

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?

From 1965 to 1982 a macroeconomic event known as “The Great Inflation” cast a shadow on the post-World War Two Global Monetary System. During this time, inflation rose from a rate of 1% a year, to its peak in 1980, of almost 15%. Jobs...

Can you draw the graphs of macroeconomics faster than me? Also, share this video with your teacher and see if he or she can beat my best times. Here are my times:



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From 1965 to 1982 a macroeconomic event known as “The Great Inflation” cast a shadow on the post-World War Two Global Monetary System. During this time, inflation rose from a rate of 1% a year, to its peak in 1980, of almost 15%. Jobs...

Gold is king in times of crisis, and is seen as a safe haven for investors. However, as the FT's Robert Armstrong explains, it is also traditionally associated with fear, hoarding and inflation, and betting on gold is a bet against history

From 1965 to 1982 a macroeconomic event known as “The Great Inflation” cast a shadow on the post-World War Two Global Monetary System. During this time, inflation rose from a rate of 1% a year, to its peak in 1980, of almost 15%. Jobs...

If governments don't manage their money like you or I, then how do they pay the bill for living above their means?



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We are all somewhat familiar with economic expansion and recession. And pretty much everyone has heard of The Great Depression. What are recessions and depressions? How do we describe the business cycles that produce them? Let's define...