Sustainable Business Consulting
Venture Capitals, Angel and Impact Investors
Discusses the growing presence of these new investing options
Financial Times
The risk of betting against bitcoin
In the last 12 months, the value of bitcoin has risen by 643 per cent, and could yet double or quadruple before the bubble bursts. The FT's Miles Johnson explains how investors can still profit by betting against its value.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Richard Weissbourd - Teachers Make a Difference
Richard Weissbourd is currently a senior lecturer in education at HGSE and at the Kennedy School of Government. He is also faculty director of the Human Development and Psychology master's program. His work focuses on vulnerability and...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Companies Should Not Be Run in the Interest of Their Owners
In part 4 of INET's interview with Ha-Joon Chang, he attacks the principle of shareholder value maximization. Stockholders of public companies often are the least invested of all stakeholders in the long-term health and productivity of...
XKA Digital
The importance of cultural fit when hiring
Ian started his career below the line at IMP working with clients such as Philips, Umbro, P&G, Orange and Ericsson. Aged 28 and with some trusted friends and colleagues, Ian launched Iris. Iris is an agency designed to leverage the...
The March of Time
1946: ANIMATED ILLUSTRATION: Investment banker 'dollars' funding industry, Investment banker obtaining funds, 'dollars' from people, investors.
MOT 1946: ANIMATED ILLUSTRATION: Investment banker 'dollars' funding industry, Investment banker obtaining funds, 'dollars' from people, investors.
Sustainable Business Consulting
Why Sustainable Finance is Important
Describes the business case and market trends for sustainability and why more and more companies are choosing to invest in sustainable options
The Wall Street Journal
The Next Food Century
Where does a 200-year-old agricultural dynasty look for opportunities to profit in the next century? Continental Grain invests in companies ranging from soybean processors to startups like plant-based burger-maker Impossible Foods.
The Wall Street Journal
Asia's Build Out
Infrastructure is the lifeblood of burgeoning economies. Where are the biggest opportunities and challenges in Asia?
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Can Seaweed Save the World: How does all the seaweed technologies add up?
Professor Tim Flannery investigates how seaweed is helping to save the world. From growing the foods of the future, helping clean polluted water and even combating climate change. How much would the technology solutions using seaweed...
Executive Finance
Introduction to Finance and Capital Budgeting Decisions
This video explains the differences between financial accounting, management accounting, and finance, and how finance is used to make decisions about investments and financing. It covers concepts such as discounted cash flow, cost of...
Hip Hughes History
Obama and Romney for Dummies
HipHughes covers the essentials on the two major candidates for President, outlining the differences between the candidates so you can make up your mind if you haven't already. Be ready for some simplification! Topics covered include...
NPR
Racial Equity and Stephon Clark
The shooting of Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man killed by police in Sacramento, California, sparked outrage and demands for police reform. In Sacramento there is a call to rebuild communities of color. Stephon’s brother, Ste’Vante...
The Wall Street Journal
When Workplace Culture = Business Risk
Companies across industries have been rocked over the last year by revelations of harassment, pay inequity and other problems tied to corporate culture. How can boards and CEOs create a healthy workplace and avoid tanking the brand?
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Wendy Carlin: The Future of Europe 2/6
Wendy Carlin, Professor of Economics, University College London at the panel entitled "The Future of Europe" at the Institute for New Economic Thinking's (INET) Paradigm Lost Conference in Berlin. April 13, 2012. #inetberlin
IDG TECHtalk
What a recession means for IT spending
The economic impact of COVID-19 has forced many businesses to readjust their budgets and cut costs where possible. That could mean halting PC and smartphone upgrades or pausing software rollouts. One IT sector that may experience growth...
Curated Video
The Loanable Funds Theory: Explaining Interest Rates in Economics
This video explains the loanable funds theory. It also highlights the role of credit creation and destruction by banks in determining interest rates. The video explains the factors that influence the demand and supply of loanable funds...
XKA Digital
The importane of cultural fit when hiring
Ian started his career below the line at IMP working with clients such as Philips, Umbro, P&G, Orange and Ericsson. Aged 28 and with some trusted friends and colleagues, Ian launched iris. Iris is an agency designed to leverage the...
Vlogbrothers
How We Fix the Climate
We should act as if this is an emergency, because it is. But part of that is understanding the tools and strategies countries are using to decarbonize and stabilize the climate. This is work that's already being done. We have already...
Curated Video
Understanding the Average Rate of Return for Business Investments
This video provides an explanation of the average rate of return (ARR) for businesses. The video covers the formula for calculating the ARR, as well as how to interpret tables and calculate the ARR for a given investment project. The...
Curated Video
Investment Banks: Activities and Importance in the Economy
The video introduces investment banks, what they are and the activities they undertake. The video describes the main difference between investment banks and commercial banks. The video also provides an overview of the top investment...
ACDC Leadership
Monetary Policy Graphs (2 of 2) - Macro 4.6
Here is the second video where I explain how the Fed uses monetary policy to adjust interests rates and shift aggregate demand. Enjoy.
The Wall Street Journal
The View From the C-Suite: The China Play
Jane Jie Sun, CEO of Ctrip.com International, talks with WSJ Senior Asia Correspondent Phred Dvorak about riding China's continually expanding economy and the boom in Chinese traveling abroad.
Curated Video
An Overview of Government Spending
The video discusses the general concept of government spending and its focus on fiscal policy. The speaker identifies three types of government spending: transfer payments, current government spending, and capital spending. He provides...