This video explains the events leading up to the stock market crash of 1929 and the start of the Great Depression. It discusses how easy access to credit and stock investments led to a booming economy in the 1920s, followed by panic...

This video outlines how FDR's New Deal programs helped stabilize the US economy during the Great Depression. It also discusses the United States' entry into World War II and how the increased demand for workers contributed to the...

Travel to Sabine City, Texas and learn about the Battle of Sabine Pass the most one sided Confederate victory of the Civil War.

Explore the evolution of flood and landslide management in France, from the historic 1910 Paris flood to modern preventative measures. Discover how innovative engineering, like amphibious buildings and protective nets, safeguards...

Checking accounts are great for easy access to your money - but you may be missing out on returns if you never invest it elsewhere. Here's what to consider when creating healthy financial habits.

Dr. Forrester tells the story of the Great Depression and the devastating effects it had on the United States and the world economy.

The Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency dedicated to limiting the power of big business, protecting consumer rights and ensuring fair competition. It’s the reason you can buy what you want, when you want it – providing you...

Dr. Forrester describes the way in which banks work and why they are good for the economy. She talks about the way “buying on credit” was started. She closes by explaining the positive and negative aspects of buying on credit.

Lex Megatrends - Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin have gained traction in finance worldwide thanks to dissent, greed, idealism and fear of missing out. But in the absence of centralised authority, where will it all end?

FT Due Diligence - Along with his wealth, Elon Musk is renowned for his eccentricity, a trait that came to the fore during his $44bn takeover of Twitter. As the FT’s Ortenca Aliaj explains, the deal not only turned Musk into one of the...

FT Film - The city's reputation as Asia's top international financial centre has been shaken by three years of protests, a political crackdown and a zero-Covid policy. The FT's Asia financial correspondent Tabby Kinder examines whether...

The initiative is one of the biggest development programmes in history. Ten years on, the government is bailing out hundreds of billions of dollars worth of loans to protect its development banks from default. So should the BRI be...

Today you will learn about how to open bank account? How helpful bank account is? and its uses. Steps of opening bank account and how they process?.. Some intersting topic covered in this session like: Minor Bank Account How to transact...

In this Session you will learn about What is the and What are the different types of banks? Bank have various functions that we explore in this session. We learn about some key terms related to money like Loan, Interest, Deposit,...

In this video we learn about Bank product and Services and so many things like: What is Deposites? What is the Loan and Other services this video helps you to know more about like what is bank account Type? savings account Types and...

Continuing with personal economics, it's time to talk about credit cards. These can be dangerous and lead to mountains of debt, but they are also ubiquitous and an important part of building credit. If you're thinking of getting your...

Interest rate hikes are often portrayed as a bad thing for consumers, but when it comes to investing, they could present opportunities for profit. Here's what you need to know.

Certificates of deposit (CDs) have been generating a lot of hype recently - and there are some good reasons for that. But there are also pitfalls. Here’s what you need to know.

The first microscope used by Charles Darwin was up for auction at Christie's this week, and this video tells the story of its discovery and importance. This intricate and rather beautiful 'box of brass’ contains the microscope used by...

In the second episode of Supreme Court Briefs, Mr. Beat makes one of the most boring Supreme Court cases in American history somewhat more interesting. It was, after all, QUITE A FREAKING BIG DEAL.
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Once upon a time, savings accounts were a decent investment option, but today they rarely keep up with inflation... what happened?

Now that we are talking about personal economics, we need to discuss the purpose of banks. Unless you're hoarding cash in your mattress, you need a bank for the safekeeping of your funds. What does a bank do? What are checking accounts,...

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or FDIC, was created in 1933 to restore confidence after excessive bank failures during the Great depression. The FDIC does not cover investments such as stocks or bonds but it does insure bank...

Nile River Valley Civilization examines how the Nile River Valley Civilization was able to flourish by analyzing the benefits of its location.