The 1913 Federal Reserve Act created the modern day Federal Reserve system. In this lecture we explain the basics of what the law did and how the Fed influences the economy. Perfect for APGOV students or anyone seeking an overview of US Monetary policy.
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This 9 minute video will explain the role of banks in our economy. It will aid in the mastery of standard EPF. 6 and 12
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Fractional reserve banking and the multiplier effect. Introduction to the money supply. Created by Sal Khan.
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Introduction to Open-Ended Mutual Funds. Created by Sal Khan.
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This 8 minute video will introduce students to bonds and what they are, how they raise revenue and benefit the buyer and seller of the bond. This video will aid in the mastery of standard EPF. 18 (b) (c)
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This 9 minute video will compare bonds and stocks as means for a company to raise capital. This video will enforce standard EPF. 18
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This15 minute video will aid students in understanding the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and how the price of goods / services are monitored to help sustain a nation's economic goals and growth. This video will aid in the mastery of standard EPF. 5 (a) and enforce EPF. 5 in (b) (c) (d)
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This 3 minute video will define what deflation is how it can affect the prices of goods / services thus impacting an economy. It will enforce the standard EPF. 5 and EPF. 9 (d)
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This 9 minute video will show students how to calculate interest and then shows them the difference when interest is calculated using simple v. compounded. This video will also discuss interest as "the cost of money" and demonstrates in examples how much a person borrows v. pays back when the interest rate is low v. high. This video will enforce the standards EPF. 13 and 18
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This 14 minute video will compare renting vs. buying a home. It will aid in the mastery of standard EPF. 11 (b) (c) (d)
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This 4 minute video will help students understand the progressive tax system that is used in America commonly referred to as income tax. This video will enforce the standard EPF. 16
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In this 5 minute video, students are introduced to the effects of fiscal policy on central banks, businesses and consumers. This video will enforce the standards related to standards EPF. 7b and 8
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Many people are concerned with growing income inequality, but according to Professor Antony Davies of Duquesne University, there are a lot of misconceptions about inequality. In this lecture, Professor Davies explores five common myths about inequality, covering topics like profit, types of equality, and the standard of living.
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According to Professor Bryan Caplan of George Mason University, many people suffer from "anti-foreign bias", believing that countries should prioritize goods made within their own borders and limit immigration to preserve jobs for citizens. In this video, Professor Caplan explains how trade and immigration actually increase wealth for everyone.
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This 9 minute video will aid student mastery being able to compare the number of sellers and types of goods / services in oligopolies and monopolistic competition markets. This video will aid in mastery of standard EPF. 2 (h) and (i)
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This 9 minute video will expand on oligopolies and how they can coordinate to create collusion and cartel (closer to a monopoly). In doing so, the students will also be introduced to OPEC cartel. This video will aid in mastery in standard EPF. 2 (h) and (i)
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According to Prof. Don Boudreaux of George Mason University, free trade is nothing more than a system of trade that treats foreign goods and services no differently than domestic goods and services. In this video, Professor Boudreaux defines free trade and protectionism and provides real world examples of free trade.
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General overview of what economics is about. Video is 3 minutes long. Covers standard EPF.1
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The world is becoming more and more interconnected. Globalization changes how people consume, work and live almost everywhere on the world. Today, many economic, political, cultural or ecological relationships are not explainable from a national perspective. At the same time, a controversial debate about the consequences of globalization has begun. But what are the main causes for globalization? In what areas it is most prominent? And who are the winners and looser of globalization?
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