Khan Academy
Bailout 5: Paying off the Debt
Chronicling the "first wave" of the financial crisis with a short review, Sal goes on to explain how bad choices and unfortunate moves by several banks can lead to total disruption of the financial system. Sprinkling real-world examples...
Khan Academy
Bailout 1: Liquidity vs. Solvency
Introducing the circumstances surrounding the 2008 bailout and financial crisis, Sal uses a simplified analogy to help students see the heart of the matter. He covers the importance of credit and credit scores, as well as what happens...
Khan Academy
Bailout 7: Bank Goes into Bankruptcy
Some banks escaped certain disaster with a bailout by the government. But, what about the rest? Sal explains the intricacies and dynamics of a bailout down to the details on a balance sheet. He also provides a thorough definition of...
Khan Academy
Chapter 7: Bankruptcy Liquidation, Stocks and Bonds, Finance & Capital Markets
In the first of two videos on bankruptcy, Sal explains the liquidation process and its effects on investors. He reviews ways a company raises capital and presents a hypothetical issue: a company goes bankrupt and doesn't have the assets...
Curated OER
Chapter 11: Bankruptcy Restructuring
Continuing from the last clip on liquidation, scholars explore another bankruptcy avenue: restructuring. Sal briefly touches on covenants with debt holders and goes into reasons a company would refrain from liquidating when facing...
Curated OER
Bonds Vs. Stocks
What's the difference between stocks and bonds? Sal illustrates this concept through explaining the two ways a company can raise capital: debt or equity. Drawing out a balance sheet, he categorizes stocks as equity and bonds as debt,...
HISTORY Channel
Pint Size History - French Revolution
The History Channel's "Pub Historian" gives you the quick facts on the French Revolution. Dates, historical figures, and causes are all named. Watch this for a quick overview of key events!