The video explains the complex concepts within unemployment statistics, including marginally attached workers, discouraged workers, hidden unemployment, over-qualification, hoarding, and underemployment. The presenter emphasizes the...

Now that we have discussed several types of economies that vary in the degree of government involvement, it's time to get a closer look at a government's role in economic growth. It is possible for governments to both promote and hinder...

Gita Gopinath, first deputy managing director of the IMF, discusses what inflation, market volatility and soaring interest rates mean for global growth.

This is an awesome activity that will help you apply what you are learning in your macroeconomics class. Specifically, monetray policy and the role of the Federal Reserve.

the big short was a fantastic movie, for finance nerds and regular viewers alike. One of the lines that stood out the most, amongst many memorable lines, was the claim that for every 1% increase in unemployment 40,000 people die....

We just learned about the labor force, but what about those who are unemployed? What are the reasons that people might be unemployed? What does this signify about an economy? Is it possible or desirable for there to be zero unemployment?...

For weeks Nigerians have been protesting against SARS, a brutal police unit known for corruption, unlawful murder and torture. In this video we explain the history of Nigeria's police, what the protestors are hoping to achieve and what...

The Federal Reserve has announced plans to raise interest rates throughout this year. Hear from two experts as they discuss whether the Fed leadership can stop the U.S. from sliding into a recession.

In this video I show you the business cycle and talk about how economists predict recessions. It turns out that they aren’t even that good at it. Remember, if someone tells you that they know for sure that there is going to be a...

Hey econ students! I made this video to help you understand unemployment. Make sure you can calculate the unemployment rate and the labor force participation rate. Also, make sure you know the three types of unemployment and why full...