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Institute for New Economic Thinking
Free Trade Does Not Make Countries Richer
In part 2 of INET's interview with Ha-Joon Chang, he says that history shows that developing countries need protectionist trade policies to nurture young businesses -- including the United States until World War II
Professor Dave Explains
Why Do People Like Free Markets?
We just learned about the four main economic systems. Now, it's time to dive a little deeper with each of them one at a time. We will start with free markets. Why do people like them? What are the advantages and disadvantages of free...
ACDC Leadership
Externalities- EconMovies #7: Anchorman
Hey econ students. This is Jacob Clifford. In this episode of EconMovies, I use Anchorman to explain marginal benefit, marginal cost, efficiency, and externalities.
Hip Hughes History
What is a Libertarian?
Nailing down the basics on the political ideology known as Libertarianism.
Hip Hughes History
What is a Liberal? Ideology Explained
A summary of social liberalism through the lens of political ideology.
ACDC Leadership
Micro Unit 6, Question 7- Negative Externality
Learn about the concept of negative externalities and how they lead to market failure. Using a graph, the teacher demonstrates the difference between the socially optimal quantity and the quantity produced in a free market. They also...
Professor Dave Explains
Why Do Countries Turn to Command Economies?
We are going through the four main economic systems, and we just learned about free markets, so now let's discuss command economies. What are they? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Command economies are not favored by...
ACDC Leadership
Micro Unit 6 Intro- Market Failures and the Government
A quick overview of what you will cover in the sixth unit of Microeconomics. Virtually all teachers will cover the same topics, but keep in mind that some teachers might teach a few concepts in a different order.
ACDC Leadership
Public Goods and Free Riders- Micro 6.1
"You didn't build that!" Mr. Clifford expalins the characteristics of public goods and the free rider problem
Professor Dave Explains
Understanding How Prices Work in a Free Market
Now that we know about supply and demand, we are ready to talk about prices, and how they dictate the dynamics of a free market economy. Free markets lead to an efficient distribution of resources, however there are exceptions, such as...
Professor Dave Explains
Supply and Demand
Supply and demand! We've all hear these terms before, and we probably have a pretty solid conception of what they mean. But let's formalize them a bit by looking at the law of demand and the law of supply, as well as the substitution...
Professor Dave Explains
The Purpose of Mixed Economies
We've talked about free market economies and command economies, but the truth of the matter is that nearly every country on Earth utilizes a mixed economy, which blends aspects of each of the aforementioned economy types. Whether talking...
ACDC Leadership
Supply and demand in 8 minutes
I made this video to give you a quick overview of supply and demand. I cover the law of demand, law of supply, shifters of demand and supply, shortage, surplus, and changes in equilibrium. I go pretty quick so watch the entire video...
Intelligence Squared
Debating the motion 'football is not a free market'.
After Angus Scott introduces the motion, Tom Bower proposes the motion by arguing that Sky's money has created a monster, and that football is not a free market. The Beautiful Game? You're having a laugh! (1 of 11)
Mr. Beat
Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism Compared
Mr. Beat explains the difference between capitalism, socialism, and communism. Karl Marx was the one who first articulated it, but boy is he misunderstood by many today.
Curated Video
Corporate Blockchains
Company-backed blockchains have a checkered history but are suddenly hot again. In this episode, guest Jesse Pollak, the influential creator of Coinbase’s Base chain makes the case why this time is different.
Curated Video
Legendary Trader Peter Tuchman Says Robinhood's Just Trying to Protect Themselves
Peter Tuchman, Trader for Quattro Securities, joined Cheddar to discuss the improbable trading activity around GameStop and Robinhood’s controversial decision to ban the purchasing of it and other stocks.
Curated Video
Chile unrest: Growing anger over social inequality
Protesters say Chile's economic unrest is decades in the making. Al Jazeera looks at what's behind the weeks of demonstrations.
Curated Video
Who will close the gap between rich and poor?
Leaders from the world of politics and business in Davos for economic forum as report reveals global inequality
Curated Video
Morgan Creek Blockchain Exec: Regulators Will Mandate Tokenized Equity
The hedge fund is investing $500 million in blockchain technology, focusing on converting traditional paper equity into tokens, a move that could help regulators, says Anthony Pompliano, a partner at Morgan Creek Blockchain Capital.
Curated Video
Why Telegram May Want to ICO, Not IPO
Anthony Pompliano, managing partner at Full Tilt Capital, says that a well-done token offering allows companies to raise money faster and more efficiently than a traditional IPO. He says Telegram's massive ICO could give it a more fair...
Curated Video
Ken Loach laments Brexit impact on UK film
Palme d’Or winner Ken Loach has been expressing concern over the impact of Brexit on the British TV and film industry.
He was speaking at a debate in Brussels to mark the 10th anniversary of the Lux Film Prize, an...
He was speaking at a debate in Brussels to mark the 10th anniversary of the Lux Film Prize, an...
Bloomberg
How Will Trump's Tariffs Impact Small Businesses?
Rep. Roger Williams (R) Texas weighs in on President Trump imposing tariffs on US trading partners worldwide, and what this means for small business owners. He also talks about the reaction from markets, how manufacturing businesses will...
Press Association
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne speaks at Centre for Policy Studies conference
Full 'conversation' with Former Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne as he speaks at the Centre for Policy Studies conference in London.