We talk a lot about Keynesian economics on this show, pretty much because the real world currently runs on Keynesian principles. That said, there are some other economic ideas out there, and today we're going to talk about a few of them....

The video is a lecture presentation that explains the different types of economic systems that can exist in an economy. The video explains the two main mechanisms that allocate resources, the market mechanism and the planning mechanism,...

This video provides an introduction to the topic of government intervention in markets. The video discusses different types of market failures and the reasons why governments may intervene to correct them. The video also discusses...

The video is a lecture presentation that explains the concept of price controls. The presenter discusses the two types of price controls: maximum and minimum, and analyzes their impacts on supply, demand, and welfare. The video explains...

This is a video lecture that explores the topic of indirect taxation as a form of government intervention in markets. The speaker covers the economic rationale for government intervention to rectify market failure, the types of market...

The video discusses the topic of subsidies and how they can be used as a government intervention in markets. The speaker explains how subsidies can help to rectify market failures, particularly in cases where a product is under-provided...

Welcome to our new video series called "New Economic Thinking." The series will feature dozens of conversations with leading economists on the most important issues facing economics and the global economy today.



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This video discusses the concept of government failure and why it occurs in certain situations where a government intervention has a harmful effect on society's welfare despite being intended to improve it. The video provides examples of...

Hey econ students! This summary video covers microeconomics Unit 2: Supply and Demand. It covers demand, supply, elasticity, disequilibrium, equilibrium, shifts, taxes, and internations trade. Be sure to print and fill out the Unit 2...

American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this video, documents conceived...

An aging population, rising cost of entitlement programs, increasing national debt and deficits. How can the U.S. keep this train from hitting the wall?

State Provision

The video explores the topic of controlling multinational corporations, their impact on the world economy, and the different approaches that can be used to regulate their behavior and standards. The presenter discusses the advantages and...

The video discusses negative production externalities, specifically in the context of industrial pollution. The video also discusses the importance of evaluating the magnitude of the externality and how it can be influenced by the type...

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...

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...

Join me as we lay down the tracks of learning by covering the basics on the Transcontinental Railroad built during the 1860's. Perfect for students and lifelong learners.

Almost all flights are stopped as the disease takes its toll worldwide.

Our weekend business panel discusses the volatile end to 2018 for markets around the world and looks ahead to some of the business stories to watch in 2019.

Canadian drivers are seeing the lowest prices for gasoline in months, as a slump in the price of crude oil has hit gas stations. That slump though has been a big blow for the industry as the price of oilsands crude has fallen to a record...

Government intervention played a key role in creating today’s middle class

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said Thursday it would soon begin to block some Canadian users from accessing or posting news content on either platform. The move comes in reaction to the federal government's Online...

Jammu and Kashmir’s capital, Srinagar City, is counted among the most creative cities in the world, and the artisans of the valley have been working day and night to keep its art and craft alive. But some of the arts are dying slowly as...

Jammu and Kashmir’s capital, Srinagar City, is counted among the most creative cities in the world, and the artisans of the valley have been working day and night to keep its art and craft alive. But some of the arts are dying slowly as...