Hip Hughes History
The TPP Explained
An overview of the Trans Pacific Partnership including the TPA just passed by Congress.
TLDR News
TLDR News Interviews Mitch McConnell
This weekend we attended the Munich Security Conference, where we met with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. During the conversation we talk about future US arms shipments to Ukraine and the threat posed by China. The Munich...
TLDR News
Britain Joins the CPTPP: Brexit's Biggest Trade Deal Yet?
This week it was announced that Britain had officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. This is a major grouping for Britain to join post-Brexit, but it's on the other side of the world;...
Curated Video
The Etymology of Traditional Trades
In this video, the teacher explores the etymology of traditional trades and professions. They discuss the origins of words like butcher, baker, candlestick maker, cobbler, carpenter, and blacksmith. The teacher also introduces the...
Curated Video
Donald Trump’s protectionism would be devastating for American business
Our editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes discusses the president-elect’s proposed trade policies and how they could end up hurting the very people he is purporting to help.
Curated Video
The Origins of Job Titles
In this video, the speaker explores the origins of job-related words such as monger, grocer, and butcher. They delve into the etymology of these words, tracing them back to their Latin and Old English roots.
Curated Video
Article 50: The starting gun for Brexit
Brexit’s two-year process will require intense negotiations. If Britain leaves the EU without any formal agreements, the results could be destructive.
Mazz Media
The Renaissance (An Introduction)
The period of history between the 14th and 17th century became known as the Renaissance—a word that means revival or rebirth. Itt is considered one of most important events in European history and it has had a lasting influence on...
Curated Video
Queen Nzinga part 7: Embracing Christianity and a Peace Agreement at Last
Nzinga negotiated strategic alliances with the Dutch and the Christian missionaries to legitimize her rule and resist the Portuguese. This video delves into the slave trade and the political tensions between rival African rulers....
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Alternative Theories of Economic Growth and Inflation [Segment 8]
Taught by John Smithin Assisted by Fredrick Zhou There are two alternative views about how to promote economic growth. We develop two generic growth equations, each including the trade balance, the primary budget deficit, and the...
Curated Video
Understanding Trade Deficits and Ways to Resolve Them
In this video, the speaker discusses the concept of trade deficits and the implications of large recurring trade deficits on an economy. The speaker explores different potential solutions to resolving trade deficits, including...
60 Second Histories
Was the British Empire a good or bad thing?
This video explores the raw materials from around the Empire helped fire the Industrial Revolution, this video takes a look at what was traded and with whom.
The Wall Street Journal
EU Commissioner for Agriculture on U.S.-EU Trade in Farm Products
Trade relations with the European Union have been fraught the last few years. European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski discusses where there is progress and what the future holds with WSJ's Patrick McGroarty.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Cybersecurity and Innovation in the Information Economy - Segment 1
As part of its initiative to ensure that the Internet continues to spawn growth and innovation, the U.S. Dept. of Commerce held a symposium on "Cybersecurity and Innovation in the Information Economy" on July 27, 2010 in Washington DC....
Executive Finance
Introduction to Cryptocurrency and Ethical Decision Making in the Industry
The video is an introductory lesson for a course on cryptocurrency. The teacher shares their personal experience in the crypto space, starting from the early days of Bitcoin to the emergence of new investment opportunities. The lesson...
60 Second Histories
Saxon farming - part 1
Part one of the farming series describes a thegn and explains his position within the Saxon community. He explains how ceorls and slaves help farm his land and talks about the food they grow and animals they keep.
ACDC Leadership
2018 Economic Year in Review
Twas the week before Christmas, and in every class Each student with finals prayed that they passed In micro the graphs were all labeled with care Showing ceilings and floors and the effect on welfare. In macro the graphs were AS and AD...
Curated Video
Understanding Absolute and Comparative Advantage in Trade Theories
In this video, the speaker explains how trade theories such as absolute advantage and comparative advantage can help understand why countries engage in certain trading patterns and specialize in specific goods and services. The speaker...
Curated Video
Understanding the Backward Bending Labor Supply Curve
The video discusses the concept of the backward bending labor supply curve. The video explains the income and substitution effects that influence the supply of labor, and evaluates the impact of the backward bending labor supply curve...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Kevin Gallagher: Emerging Markets and the Reregulation of Cross-Border Finance
Since the revival of global capital markets in the 1960s, cross-border capital flows have increased by orders of magnitude, so much so that international asset positions now outstrip global economic output. Most cross-border capital...
ACDC Leadership
Vote for The Economics Party- Clifford vs Trump & Clinton
Two points. First, politicians shouldn't make economically unrealistic promises. A single-payer health care system would be nice, so would free college education, lower taxes, paid maternity, a balanced budget, services for senior...
Curated Video
Understanding Economic Integration: Customs Unions and Free Trade Areas
The video provides an overview of economic integration, explaining how different countries interact with each other to increase trade. The presenter describes various types of economic integration, ranging from complete economic...
TLDR News
Canada Style Brexit Deal Explained - Brexit Explained
Negotiations between the UK and EU are still continuing and there is a lot of talk about the best way to progress. Theresa May is sticking to her Chequers Plan, but some are calling she changes to a Canada Style deal. This plan is...
Sustainable Business Consulting
Decision Matrix
Provides an outline of a sustainability decision tree and keys for successful implementation