Instructional Video9:10
PBS

Should the U.S. Government Balance Its Budget?

12th - Higher Ed
You've probably heard a politician say, "If a household can balance their budget, then the federal government should, too!" But it turns out to be a bit more complicated than that...
News Clip2:51
Bloomberg

Fed Takes Backseat to Treasury Refunding

Higher Ed
Wall Street bond dealers expect the US Treasury to unveil another round of increases this week to its note and bond auctions. Kailey Leinz reports on "Bloomberg The Open." Follow Bloomberg for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute...
News Clip8:00
Bloomberg

Ailman: Not Just Higher-For-Longer; Just Higher

Higher Ed
CalSTRS CIO Christopher Ailman tells us why the current environment makes the traditional mix of stocks and bonds unattractive. He says that rates could be not just higher-for-longer, but simply higher.
News Clip6:52
Bloomberg

Deese: The Economy Is in Transition

Higher Ed
White House economic adviser Brian Deese says the economy is in transition. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close." He also talks about recession risks, job growth, inflation and trade with China.
Instructional Video9:57
Khan Academy

Deficit and Debt Ceiling

9th - 12th Standards
Leave your class with a clear understanding of the difference between the federal deficit and debt, the effects of raising the debt ceiling in order to fund borrowing costs, and the risks of defaulting on governmental obligations, such...
Instructional Video10:32
Khan Academy

Government's Financial Condition

9th - 12th Standards
What goes into accounting the United States budget deficits and its net operating costs? How do shifts in the economy affect government spending? How is increasing interest projected to affect our federal debt in the future? This video...