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Economics Explained
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Economics has had a huge impact on the world we live in—and understanding the key factors at play in these massive, interconnected systems can give us insight into how to make them better, stabler, and more equitable. Dig into these quick and compelling explainers from TED-Ed and the World Economic Forum for a taste of economics in action.
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Intro to economics
561,689 views
The paradox of value - Akshita Agarwal
lesson duration 03:46
2,313,015 views
What is the tragedy of the commons? - Nicholas Amendolare
lesson duration 04:58
2,631,497 views
Why do competitors open their stores next to one another? - Jac de Haan
lesson duration 04:07
6,031,976 views
Why do airlines sell too many tickets? - Nina Klietsch
lesson duration 05:00
2,399,217 views
239,592 views
Economics in action
690,717 views
How does the stock market work? - Oliver Elfenbaum
lesson duration 04:30
7,134,761 views
What causes an economic recession? - Richard Coffin
lesson duration 05:05
1,834,404 views
What causes economic bubbles? - Prateek Singh
lesson duration 04:17
994,138 views
How to spot a pyramid scheme - Stacie Bosley
lesson duration 05:02
5,449,008 views
How does money laundering work? - Delena D. Spann
lesson duration 04:47
5,775,936 views
The banking system explained
lesson duration 06:10
9,147,055 views
664,359 views
Global impact
Does trickle-down economics actually work? - Jonathan Smith
lesson duration 04:39
302,473 views
How do governments create money out of thin air? - Jonathan Smith
lesson duration 04:55
848,557 views
Why is it so hard to escape poverty? - Ann-Helén Bay
lesson duration 04:46
2,859,582 views
The life cycle of a cup of coffee - A.J. Jacobs
lesson duration 05:05
1,215,779 views
The dirty secret of capitalism — and a new way forward - Nick Hanauer
lesson duration 17:04
2,425,999 views
572,963 views
281,745 views
544,669 views
The big questions
What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
lesson duration 11:31
1,513,066 views
What is the future of work?
lesson duration 07:59
70,619 views
Is AI on track to achieving super-intelligence?
lesson duration 10:19
169,542 views
Experts explain: The truth about inflation
lesson duration 23:46
6,450 views
Technologists share visions of our future world
lesson duration 02:37
28,500 views
