TED Talks
Julius Maada Bio: A vision for the future of Sierra Leone
When Julius Maada Bio first seized political power in Sierra Leone in 1996, he did so to improve the lives of its citizens. But he soon realized that for democracy to flourish, its foundation needs to be built on the will of the people....
Crash Course
Why are People Moving to Cities? Crash Course Geography
According to the UN, people living in urban places now outnumber those in rural areas — which is a pretty new phenomenon for many parts of the world. So today, we’re going to discuss factors that have led to this shift in populations...
TED Talks
Timothy Bartik: The economic case for preschool
In this well-argued talk, Timothy Bartik makes the macro-economic case for preschool education -- and explains why you should be happy to invest in it, even if you don't have kids that age (or kids at all). The economic benefits of...
Crash Course
What is a “Developed” Country? Crash Course Geography
Today we’re going to discuss what it means for a place to be “developed”. Development is often associated with economic success — that is countries with higher standards of living and material wealth like those found in Europe and North...
Curated Video
Geography of the Colonies
The 13 British colonies were founded from a desire to profit from land and resources. So how did their varied geography shape their growth?
Economics Explained
Is South Korea's Economic Bubble About to Burst? | Economics Explained
We're exploring South Korea's impressive economic transformation, from an agrarian backwater to a global powerhouse. Home to internationally recognized companies and cutting-edge industries, South Korea is a fascinating case study for...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Failure of Market Failure | #4 | Venture Capital in the 21st Century
What are the rationales for State support for technical innovation? Adopting the Neoclassical approach of "market failure", Nelson and Arrow suggested that private business firms will invest less in research & development than is...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
CyberMaryland Summit Part 2
PART 2 This event was hosted at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Deputy Secretary Porcari at the Manufacturing Innovations 2011 Event
Department of Transportation (DOT) Deputy Secretary John D. Porcari visited the Manufacturing Innovations 2011 event on May 17, 2011, to discuss key department initiatives and the relationship between DOT and the Manufacturing Extension...
Curated Video
Development Economics: Challenges and Solutions for Less Developed Countries
The video discusses development economics and the obstacles faced by lesser developed countries in achieving sustainable economic growth and development. The speaker covers various topics, such as the transition from the primary to the...
The Wall Street Journal
Sounding the Alarm: Climate and Health
María Neira of the World Health Organization, Shasta Gaughen of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and Jeni Miller of The Global Climate and Health Alliance discuss the trajectory of climate-based harms to public health.
Curated Video
Indicators of Economic Development
The video discusses the indicators of economic development, which are the areas that developing countries can focus on improving to increase their living standards and rate of development. The speaker explains how low living standards,...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Geoffrey Heal: Managing the Global Commons 2/5
Geoffrey Heal, Donald C. Waite III Professor of Social Enterprise, Columbia Business School, New York at the panel entitled "Managing the Global Commons: Growth, Inequality, and New Thinking for Sustainable Economics" at the Institute...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Mazzucato and Wray: Making Finance Work for Innovation
Welcome to our new video series called "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...
Mediacorp
Trouble on the Mekong: Negative Effect of Dams on the Mekong River
This video highlights the growing demand for power in the developing world, particularly in Asia, and the reliance on hydropower as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. However, it also explores the negative consequences of hydropower...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
How China's Economy Actually Works
Professor Chenggang Xu (Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business) explains what the world commonly misunderstands about Chinese economic growth and reform.
Curated Video
Understanding Composite Indices in Economics
This is a lecture video about composite indices in economics. It explains the concept of composite indices, which are used to measure variables that cannot be directly measured. The speaker discusses examples of composite indices and...
The Wall Street Journal
The United States of Urban Areas
Richard Florida, cities director of the Martin Prosperity Institute at the University of Toronto, speaks with WSJ News Editor Janet Adamy about how cities can step in to create better jobs, affordable housing and improved transportation.
Mediacorp
Trouble on the Mekong: Solar Power to the Rescue
This video highlights the efforts of Okra Solar, a social enterprise backed by the Cambodian Government, to provide clean and affordable energy to off-grid communities in Cambodia. This sustainable approach showcases the potential for...
The Wall Street Journal
The New Era Of Great Power Competition
How the U.S. relationship with the rest of the world on security and trade has changed in the Trump era. What's next?
Mediacorp
Trouble on the Mekong: Protecting Cambodia's Fish, Forests, and Wildlife
This video highlights the challenges faced by Cambodia, where droughts and the construction of new dams are threatening the country's reliance on fish as a vital source of protein. It also discusses the negative impact of deforestation...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
William Lazonick: The Market or the State? (3/6)
William Lazonick is Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts and a speaker at INET's Bretton Woods Conference on April 10, 2011
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Institutions, Democracy, and Economic Development
Without access to experiments as natural scientists do, economists sometimes rely upon "natural experiments” to exploit the effect of democracy on various economic outcomes. University of Chicago professor and the co-author of Why...