Political Economy in One Minute

Explore a comprehensive series of one-minute explanations covering a wide range of political and economic topics. Delve into complex subjects such as Brexit, the European Union, international financial institutions, economic systems, historical events, and current global issues. Gain insights into key economic theories, political ideologies, and the workings of major world organizations. Examine the economic implications of wars, technological advancements, and societal changes. Understand concepts like globalization, trade unions, poverty, and inequality. Analyze contemporary challenges including the US-China trade war, COVID-19 economic impacts, and potential currency resets. Ideal for those seeking concise yet informative overviews of crucial political and economic matters shaping our world.

How the United Kindgom Will Leave the EU (The Actual Brexit) Explained in One Minute [Current Event].
The European Union and the Eurozone Explained in One Minute: Past, Present and Future.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Explained in One Minute.
Subsidies Explained in One Minute.
Globalization Explained in One Minute.
Moral Hazard Explained in One Minute: AIG Bailout, General Motors Bailout, Bank Bailouts, etc..
Capitalism, Socialism and Communism Explained in One Minute.
The Minimum Wage Explained in One Minute.
Populism (in Economics and/or Politics) Explained in One Minute.
Main Street and Wall Street Compared in One Minute.
The Bretton Woods Monetary System (1944 - 1971) Explained in One Minute.
Systemic Risk (Too Big to Fail) Explained in One Minute.
Currency Wars (Competitive Currency Devaluations) Explained in One Minute.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Explained in One Minute.
Deposit Guarantees (Deposit Insurance Systems Like the FDIC) Explained in One Minutes.
The Economics of World War I (First World War / WWI) in One Minute: World War 1 Facts + WW1 Numbers.
The Economics of World War II (The Second World War / WWII) in One Minute: World War 2 (WW2) Numbers.
The Cold War Explained From Beginning to End in One Minute: Causes/Effects, Timeline and Outcome.
The Marshall Plan & OECD Explained in One Minute: Dates/History, Countries, Figures and Objectives.
Adam Smith's* Invisible Hand Explained in One Minute: Definition, Theory & Controversies.
Democrats vs. Republicans: The Economics Behind the Republican and Democratic Parties in One Minute.
The Universal (AKA Guaranteed or Unconditional) Basic Income Explained in One Minute.
Bitcoin (BTC) vs. Bitcoin Cash (BCC/BCH): Will You Sell or Hold Your Bitcoin Cash? [One Minute News].
The European Union's Legislative Process (Institutions - Laws): Commission, Council & Parliament.
Ayn Rand (The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged) Analyzed in One Minute: From Biography to Philosophy.
Left-Wing Anarchism and Right-Wing Anarchism (Anarcho-Capitalism) Defined, Explained and Compared.
Are Taxes Fair? The Redistribution of Wealth via Taxation Explained in One Minute.
The Treaty of Versailles Explained in One Minute: From German/Weimar Republic Hyperinflation to WWII.
The IMF's Special Drawing Rights (SDR or XDR) Defined and Explained in One Minute.
"Intrinsic Value" Defined and Explained in One Minute: Labor vs. Subjective Theory of Value.
Gresham' s Law (Thomas Gresham) and Thiers' Law (Adolphe Thiers) Explained & Compared in One Minute.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's (FDR's) New Deal Explained in One Minute.
Positive and Negative Externalities Defined & Explained in One Minute: Education vs. Pollution?.
Recessions vs. Depressions: Definitions, Explanations and Comparison in One Minute.
Budget Deficits (Deficit Spending) and Surpluses Defined, Explained & Compared in One Minute.
The Economics Behind the Vietnam War Explained in One Minute: Costs, Effects and Politics.
Lyndon Johnson's "Great Society" Explained in One Minute: Goals, Programs, Effects & Controversy.
Will Robots Take Our Jobs? Technological Unemployment Defined & Explained (+ Examples) in One Minute.
Understanding Structural Unemployment in One Minute: Definition, Explanation, Examples and Causes.
Capital Controls (Limiting Inflows and Outflows) in One Minute: Definition, Explanation and Examples.
China Before Mao Zedong and Communism* (Marxism-Leninism) in One Minute: History, Politics & Economy.
China (PRC) Under Mao Zedong and the Communist Party (CPC): Great Leap Forward + Cultural Revolution.
China After Mao Zedong in One Minute: From Hua Guofeng and Deng Xiaoping to Hu Jintao and Xi Jinping.
The Economics of Space Exploration and Travel: From NASA to SpaceX, Blue Origin & Virgin Galactic.
Autarky (Closed Economy*) vs. FreeTrade: Definitions, Explanation/Comparison and Examples.
David Ricardo in One Minute: Biography (Life, Activity, Death/Legacy) + Economic Philosophy/Theories.
The Economics Behind Lobbying Explained in One Minute: From Meaning/Definition to Examples.
The Economics Behind the League of Nations and United Nations Explained in One Minute.
John Maynard Keynes in One Minute: From Biography to Economic Theory.
The Economic Recovery of Germany and Japan After the Second World War (WW2) Explained in One Minute.
Trade (or Labor) Unions Explained in One Minute: Definition/Meaning, History & Arguments For/Against.
Poverty and (Economic) Inequality Defined, Explained and Compared in One Minute.
The Federal Funds Rate Explained in One Minute: Federal Reserve Interest Rate Superpower or Threat?.
The Federal Reserve's Discount Rate Explained in One Minute: From Definition to Implications.
The US - China Trade War Explained in One Minute: Causes/Reasons, United States Tariffs, etc..
Outsourcing Pros and Cons: Should You Outsource or Insource (Hire In-House Employees)?.
Onshoring vs. Offshoring (Outsourcing Domestically vs. Abroad): One Minute Explanation/Comparison.
Living Below and Above Your Means Explained in One Minute: Examples, Implications, Politics, etc..
Barriers to Entry Explained in One Minute: Definition, Examples and Monopoly/Competition Concerns.
Milton Friedman's Work/Career (Theory, Books, Politics, etc.) and Monetarism Explained in One Minute.
Unfunded Liabilities Explained in One Minute: From Definition to Tricky Unfunded Liability Examples.
Unfunded Liabilities Explained in One Minute: From Definition to Tricky Unfunded Liability Examples.
The Pros/Cons of Economic Sanctions Explained: Definition. Examples. Advantages and Disadvantages..
The Resource Curse (Paradox of Plenty) Explained: Definition/Meaning, Examples (Dutch Disease), etc..
The Alpha (Edge, Excess Return, Abnormal Rate of Return) of Investors/Traders Explained (One Minute).
The Economics Behind a Potential United States - Iran Conflict Escalation Explained in One Minute.
Sovereign Debt (National, Government or Public Debt) Explained in One Minute: From Meaning to Crisis.
Sovereign Debt (National, Government or Public Debt) Explained in One Minute: From Meaning to Crisis.
(Broad) Types of Debt Levels Countries Have Explained in One Minute: Household, National & Corporate.
How Low Can Interest Rates Go? A One Minute Perspective on "Modern-Day" Central Banking Limits.
Why Wasn't "Money Printing" (Fed, ECB, etc.) Followed by High Inflation? A One Minute Explanation.
From Deflationary Shock/Crash to Inflationary Spiral: A One Minute "Deflation to Inflation" Scenario.
Is Hyperinflation a Threat for the United States or European Union Nations? A One Minute Perspective.
Pandemics and Complex Global Supply Chains: Supply Chain Complexity Explained in One Minute.
Was the COVID-19 Pandemic a Black Swan or White Swan Event?.
How Likely Is a Currency Reset in 2020 and Beyond? Currency Resets Explained in One Minute.
Deglobalization Explained in One Minute: Definition, Examples and 2020 Context.
Will the 2020 Economic Crisis Turn into a Great or Greater Depression? A One Minute Perspective.
Will the 2020 Economic Crisis Turn into a Great or Greater Depression? A One Minute Perspective.
The Economics Behind Civil Unrest Explained in One Minute: From 2020 Realities to Long-Term Issues.
The Economics Behind Civil Unrest Explained in One Minute: From 2020 Realities to Long-Term Issues.
Will the Dollar Collapse Due to Low Interest Rates and Quantitative Easing? A One Minute Perspective.
Can Central Banks Keep "Printing" Money/Currency Forever? Permanent Monetary Stimulus in One Minute.
Consumerism After COVID-19? Post-Pandemic Consumer Behavior Changes Explained in One Minute.
From Japan to the US, EU and Beyond: Balance Sheet Recessions (Richard Koo) Explained in One Minute.
The Wealth Effect Theory Explained in One Minute: Will/Should You Spend More If You "Feel" Richer?.
(Why and How) The Rich Are Getting Richer... in One Minute: Context, Reasons and Consequences.
Corporate Welfare/Socialism Explained in One Minute: Privatizing Profits and Socializing Losses?.
United States Economic Stimulus Payments (Checks, EIP Debit Cards, etc.) Explained in One Minute.
How Eurodollars Work Explained in One Minute: From Definition and History to Market Importance.
US Dollar Crisis vs. Dollar Strength After a Crisis in the United States: One Minute, Two Scenarios.
What Could Replace the Dollar? Potential USD Alternatives (Gold, Currencies, etc.) in One Minute.
Unintended Consequences Explained in One Minute: From Definition to Examples.
Can Governments and Central Banks Defeat the Business Cycle? A "New Paradigm" in One Minute.
The Economics (NOT Politics) Behind K-Shaped Recoveries Explained in One Minute.
The Problem(s) with too Much Debt Explained in One Minute.
(How) Can Central Banks Create Inflation? Federal Reserve/ECB "Superpowers" Explained in One Minute.
Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) Explained in One Minute.
The Economics (?) Behind Polarization Explained in One Minute.