The paradox of value - Akshita Agarwal
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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
What is the tragedy of the commons? - Nicholas Amendolare
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2,539,829 views
Why do competitors open their stores next to one another? - Jac de Haan
lesson duration 04:07
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Why do airlines sell too many tickets? - Nina Klietsch
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515,482 views
234,669 views
Economics in action
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How does the stock market work? - Oliver Elfenbaum
lesson duration 04:30
6,690,631 views
What causes an economic recession? - Richard Coffin
lesson duration 05:05
1,704,612 views
What causes economic bubbles? - Prateek Singh
lesson duration 04:17
957,350 views
How to spot a pyramid scheme - Stacie Bosley
lesson duration 05:02
5,346,893 views
How does money laundering work? - Delena D. Spann
lesson duration 04:47
5,668,138 views
The banking system explained
lesson duration 06:10
8,911,924 views
Global impact
Does trickle-down economics actually work? - Jonathan Smith
lesson duration 04:39
284,197 views
How do governments create money out of thin air? - Jonathan Smith
lesson duration 04:55
819,903 views
Why is it so hard to escape poverty? - Ann-Helén Bay
lesson duration 04:46
2,649,370 views
The life cycle of a cup of coffee - A.J. Jacobs
lesson duration 05:05
1,188,003 views
The dirty secret of capitalism — and a new way forward - Nick Hanauer
lesson duration 17:04
2,270,208 views
The big questions
What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
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1,481,116 views
What is the future of work?
lesson duration 07:59
44,403 views
Is AI on track to achieving super-intelligence?
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167,715 views
Experts explain: The truth about inflation
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5,315 views
Technologists share visions of our future world
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23,390 views
