The Wall Street Journal
Christine Lagarde on Europe's Economic Recovery
The European Central Bank reacted decisively to the latest economic shock with a new stimulus package that roughly kept pace with the Federal Reserve's. How well is the economy recovering and is that at risk as virus cases again mount in...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
INET's Interview with Charles Ferguson, the Director of "Inside Job"
In this interview, INET's Executive Director Rob Johnson talks to Charles Ferguson, the director of the new documentary film "Inside Job," about corruption in academia, the failure of both political parties in dealing with the financial...
Curated Video
Evaluating Regulatory Framework in Financial Sector: Pitfalls and Limitations
In this video, the speaker discusses the challenges and limitations of financial regulation, including the risks of under-regulation and over-regulation. The video also covers the issue of moral hazard, where the big banks are bailed out...
Blockchain Central
Will Central Banks Ruin Crypto? | Blockchain Central
This week on Blockchain Central: we will explore how Central Banks can take over cryptocurrecies and what consequences it may have on economics?
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Obama's Missed Opportunity: Part 6 of INET's Interview with Charles Ferguson
Charles Ferguson, the director of the documentary film "Inside Job," says that Obama had a great opportunity to change the way the financial services industry operates, but missed it. However, the recent mid-term elections could help put...
Financial Times
Why Hong Kong is the world's least affordable city
The rate rise by the US Federal Reserve has lifted mortgage rates in Hong Kong making it a more expensive place to live. The FT's Emma Dunkley looks at why the property market is overvalued.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Why Greenspan Knew, But Didn’t Act
In conversation with Institute President Rob Johnson, Sebastian Mallaby — Paul Volcker Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of a new book on Alan Greenspan’s tenure as Chairman of the Federal Reserve — parses...
Financial Times
Charts that Count: how to go inflation shopping
Stephen Moore, Donald Trump's new nominee for a seat on the US Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, has proposed that the Fed follow commodity prices as a measure of inflation. There are a lot of ways to measure inflation. Sometimes...
Limonero Films
Lehman Brothers: Excessive Risk Bites Back
This video provides a detailed account of the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the downfall of investment banks Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers. It highlights the excessive risks taken by these institutions, the lack of regulatory...
Economics Explained
The History of Global Banking: A Broken System?
The 2008 Global Financial crisis was kicked off by major structural issues in the global banking system and exacerbated by record levels of household debt. Today the world is on the brink of yet another major financial downturn, and yet...
Financial Times
What are leveraged loans?
Where do companies already in debt turn to for credit? Leveraged lending has seen a rapid rise since the financial crisis of 2008, hitting over $1tn in the US alone. But as lender protections weaken and more investors snap up these risky...
Professor Dave Explains
The Difference Between Fiscal and Monetary Policy
Governments are typically concerned with curbing both unemployment and inflation, and there are two ways they approach this, fiscal policy and monetary policy. These are tools that can be used to speed or slow economic growth. What are...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Could Household Debt Cause the Next Recession?
Colorado State economist Steve Pressman thinks so: in the next few years rising interest rates could squeeze household spending, and depress the economy.
TLDR News
$27,000,000,000,000: America’s National Debt Explained - TLDR News
In recent weeks America’s national debt has remerged as a major talking point. With Biden set to spend trillions on new initiatives, many in the Republican party are growing concerned by the scale of the debt. So in this video we explain...
ACDC Leadership
Monetary Policy and the Fed- EconMovies #9: Despicable Me
EconMovies explain economic concepts through movies. In this episode, I use Despicable Me to explain monetary policy, interest rates, and the role of banks in the economy.
The Wall Street Journal
How the Federal Reserve Plans to Tame Inflation
The Federal Reserve has announced plans to raise interest rates throughout this year. Hear from two experts as they discuss whether the Fed leadership can stop the U.S. from sliding into a recession.
ACDC Leadership
Will the US have massive INFLATION?
Everyone that’s been paying attention to the economy wants to know one thing: Is the United States going to have massive, uncontrolled inflation? In this video I answer that question and talk about how we got here.
ACDC Leadership
The Federal Reserve System- Quick Overview
A quick overview of the FED and monetary policy. Enjoy!
Curated Video
Why federal interest rates likely won't drop anytime soon
Fed officials say rate cuts probably aren't needed, and may continue to be cautious as President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Curated Video
What Donald Trump's presidential win means for the US economy
Voter dissatisfaction with the U.S. economy, high everyday prices on consumer goods and the performance of the U.S. stock market all had significant impacts on the 2024 presidential election. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates several times until 2025
After months of arguments and promises about the economy by the two presidential candidates, The Federal Reserve meets over the next two days to do something that will actually help shape it. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Economic impact of inflation on consumers not clear, as many struggle despite officials touting improvements
The economic impact of inflation on consumers and everyday spending is not clear, as many say they're struggling despite officials touting economic improvements. (Scripps News)