The video evaluates government regulation in markets that contain externalities, with a focus on pollution as an example. The concept of deadweight loss is explained and compared to the benefits and drawbacks of regulation, such as...

What were the two things happening in the 1960's? How did the youth feel about Wilson at the time? Protest, Spirit of the People, Part 1

Achieving corporate sustainability goals will require an abundance of innovation. Jonah Goldman, a venture capitalist and managing director of Breakthrough Energy, discusses innovations that could make a big difference.

Guns are in the news A LOT these days. The RAND Corporation recently unveiled a huge study on guns. We're going to talk about the minuscule amounts that are spent on studying guns, and look at the evidence around regulating guns and the...

Combining immigration and healthcare leads to an uproar of opinions, with data often taking a backseat. In light of this we’re focusing on the results of a new study this week examining whether offering healthcare coverage affects rates...

After the Great War of 1914-18, European powers were desperate to avoid another conflict of that scale. But just 20 years later, they found themselves plunged into catastrophe on an even greater scale. The outbreak of World War Two has...

Provides a definition and principles of sustainable policies as well as considerations and ideas to help you get started

This video features a discussion on the importance of diversity in the workplace and the challenges that arise when employees cannot communicate effectively in English. The conversation also touches on the need for language learning and...

In this video, a conflict between two employees, Sam and Alex, is resolved through a mediated conversation led by their supervisor, Marcus. The conversation focuses on active listening, understanding each other's perspectives, and...

What did the empire fail to do in the 19th century? How did nationalism affect it? In the end, what killed it?<br/>
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 7

Physics teacher Mark Paricio brings his love of research and his passion for trying new things to his students.  Paricio is a recipient of the 2013 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

We invited these young bloggers -- self-styled as "The Kids" -- to attend our annual conference in Bretton Woods in April 2011, and we provided them with a video team. The Kids were playing in the halls of the Mount Washington Hotel,...

This is a lecture-style video that discusses the effectiveness of different types of environmental policies. The lecturer explains various government interventions such as indirect taxation, subsidies, regulation, tradable pollution...

In this video I overview fiscal and monetary policy and how the economy adjust in the long run. Keep in mind that fiscal and monetary policy shift aggregate demand while waiting for the economy to adjust is a shift in aggregate supply....

When using your company’s computer, it is important to remember that it is owned by your employer. This means that they have a right to monitor or view anything that you do on that computer. As an employee, you have a responsibility to...

What is Automobile Insurance?

This video explains the concept of insurance and the relationship between the insured party and the insurer. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding risk mitigation, the value exchanged through premiums, and the key...

Market fetishists may not know it yet, but it's over.Suresh Naidu breaks down neoliberalism, and why it can no longer support itself.Produced by Matthew Kulvicki, Nick Alpha & Ryan Scammell

What is an Insurance Contract or Policy?

Janel George is an Associate Professor of Law and the founding Director of the Racial Equity in Education Law and Policy (REELP) Clinic. Her clinical projects and research focus on the development and implementation of legislative...

Gideon Rachman, the FT's chief foreign affairs commentator, asks whether the president's unpredictable decision-making on foreign affairs has increased the risk of conflict.

Group Conversation: How Does a Debate Work?

How does innovation come about? Along the entire “innovation chain” — from research and development, to production and commercialization — government and private sectors have very different roles to play. On China’s part, providing...

Have you ever been offered Whole Life Insurance as an investment opportunity? If so, you might be wondering... "Is this for real?"