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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: American Civics: The Fiscal Cliff

11th - 12th
Sal compares the possible outcomes of the federal budget negotiations around the "fiscal cliff." [12:02]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: American Civics: Pension Obligations

11th - 12th
A video thinking about pensions, defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans and how pensions tend to get underfunded. [10:07]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: American Civics: More Fiscal Cliff Analysis

9th - 10th
A bit more in-depth analysis when thinking about the fiscal cliff.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: American Civics: Illinois Pension Obligations

11th - 12th
Using Illinois as an example of what happens when pension obligations are underfunded. [7:30]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: American Civics: Ppaca or "Obamacare"

9th - 10th
Basic overview of what is sometimes referred to as "Obamacare" [7:14]