Instructional Video0:59
Curated Video

German court asks ECB to justify stimulus program

Higher Ed
Germany's highest court has cast doubts on key eurozone stimulus efforts by ruling that the European Central Bank must demonstrate within three months that a key bond-buying program is needed and appropriate.
News Clip7:08
Bloomberg

World Bank President Says China's Actions Delay Zambia Restructuring

Higher Ed
World Bank President David Malpass discusses debt issues around the globe including developing economies such as Zambia. Zambia's debt restructuring is being delayed by requests from China to have the southern African nation's...
News Clip1:47
Curated Video

The Federal Reserve announced it will spend up to $300 billion over the next six months to buy long-term government bonds, a new step aimed at lifting the country out of recession by lowering rates on mortgages and other consumer debt.

Higher Ed
HEADLINE: Fed keeps rate at record low CAPTION: The Federal Reserve announced it will spend up to $300 billion over the next six months to buy long-term government bonds, a new step aimed at lifting the country out of recession by...
Instructional Video1:37
Curated Video

Analyst comments on treasury bill auction

Higher Ed
1. Wide of Athens stock market exterior 2. Mid of stock market exterior 3. Wide of stock market interior 4. Close-up of ticker tape 5. Mid of sign and ticker tape 6. Set-up of analyst 7. SOUNDBITE (Greek): Manos Chatzidakis, Head of...
Instructional Video11:18
Khan Academy

Banking 12: Treasuries (Government Debt)

9th - Higher Ed
Taking viewers through the creation of a reserve bank (Federal Reserve), Sal introduces the idea of government involvement in modern banking. He also explains the government's obligation to cover reserves and why bonds issued by the...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Banking 12: Treasuries (Government Debt)

9th - 10th
A video [11:18] that introduces government debt and treasuries as well as what it means when we say that Federal Reserve Notes are issued by the Reserve bank but are an obligation of the Government.