Curated Video
Fiscal Policy and Stimulus: Crash Course Economics
In which Jacob and Adriene teach you about the evils of fiscal policy and stimulus. Well, maybe the policies aren't evil, but there is an evil lair involved. In this episode we learn how government use taxes and spending influence the...
ACDC Leadership
Macro Unit 3 Summary- Aggregate Demand/Supply and Fiscal Policy
A quick overview of what you will cover in the third unit of Macroeconomics. Virtually all teachers will cover the same topics, but keep in mind that some teachers might teach a few concepts in a different order.
ACDC Leadership
Macro 3.2- Inflationary and Recessionary Gaps with Fiscal and Monetary Policy AP Macro
Mr. Clifford's explanation of inflationary and recessionary gaps. Be sure to watch the bonus round which includes an overview of fiscal and monetary policy. Please keep in mind that these video lessons are not designed to teach you the...
Curated Video
Curriculum Reform & Rethinking Economics
Mainstream economic theory has been increasingly questioned following the Global Financial Crisis of 2008. The disconnect between reality and theory manifested itself most clearly when the Queen of the United Kingdom pointedly asked why...
Curated Video
Age of Jackson Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the presidency of Andrew Jackson So how did a president with astoundingly bad fiscal policies end up on the $20 bill? That's a question we can't answer, but we can tell you how Jackson got to be...
Jacob Clifford
Fiscal Policy: Non-Discretionary vs Discretionary
Review the difference between discretionary and non-discretionary fiscal policy, and the various types of government actions that belong in each category.
Khan Academy
The Fiscal Cliff
What is the fiscal cliff, what does it imply, and why are some people fearful of it? This video uses President Obama's proposed budget proposal of 2013 and that of republicans to provide a context for understanding the fiscal cliff. The...
Jacob Clifford
Macroeconomics 15 Minute Review
Don't underestimate the amount of content you can review in under 15 minutes! Watch as this familiar and savvy economics instructor provides an overview of all macroeconomics, from scarcity and the production possibilities curve to trade...
Jacob Clifford
Intro - Market Failures and the Government
What can microeconomics students expect to learn about when it comes to a unit on market failures and the role of the government? Introduce your young economists to the why and how of free market failures and how the government...
Jacob Clifford
Nominal and Real GDP
How can we provide a true measurement of GDP when dollar values increase over time as a result of inflation? Review the concept of nominal versus real GDP with your class members with this quick and informative video.