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The Money Market: The Real Boss

Meet the real “boss” of the economy—the money market. This Cash Course episode explains how changes in the money market shake up spending, borrowing, interest rates, and

Government & the Economy

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Private Property for the Win!

When "everyone" owns something…does anyone really own it? And who will take care of it? In this episode of Cash Course, teens explore the difference between private and p

The Legend of Perfect Competition

Imagine the perfect marketplace—where high-quality products are always available at low prices. Sounds magical, but does it exist? In this episode of Cash Course, your te

Taxes IV: The Price Isn't Right

Did you know taxes affect more than just your paycheck? In fact, you pay them every day—on concert tickets, groceries, gas, and even property. In this episode of Cash Cou

The Imperfect Markets Showdown

Is the economy a fair game, or is it rigged by the biggest players? This episode of Cash Course puts imperfect market players to the test, revealing how monopolies, oligo

Is Market Failure an Option?

When markets work, everyone wins. But what happens when they don't? In this episode of Cash Course, teens learn about market failures—when missing information or outside

Subsidies: Everybody Pays!

Who doesn’t love free money? This Cash Course episode tackles subsidies: payments and discounts the government uses to encourage one economic activity over another. Teach

Incentives: The Usual Suspects

Why do people take jobs, shop at certain stores, or move where they’ll pay fewer taxes? Incentives. In this cold-case episode of Cash Course, a detective investigates how

The Ingredients for Economic Growth

What makes an economy grow, and what gets in the way? In this episode of Cash Course, your middle and high school students will learn about the key ingredients for econom

Redistribution: Does It Work?

Life isn't equal, and neither are incomes. But is government redistribution the solution? In this episode of Cash Course, teens dive into the economics of fairness with p

The Risky Business of National Budgets

Even governments need a budget! In this episode of Cash Course, middle and high school students break down how national budgets work—from borrowing and spending to managi

In Sync with Circular Flow

Lights, camera… economics! In this high-energy episode of Cash Course, the "Cash Course Boys" break down the circular flow model through music and dance. From banks to bu

Trading to Your Advantage

Should a country make everything it needs or trade with others? This episode of Cash Course breaks down the factors that help countries decide what to produce and when to

But Why Tariffs?

You may have heard about tariffs in the news—but what are they, and how do they actually work? This episode covers everything your high schooler needs to know about tarif

Make Trade, Not War

Trade is a global affair—connecting people around the world through the exchange of goods and services, from chopsticks to jumbo jets. Perfect for high schoolers, this ep

The Tug-o-War of Labor Markets

What determines wages—the amount you get paid to do a job? Perfect for high schoolers, teens building their financial literacy, or anyone about to start a new job, this e

Unemployment: Vital Sign of an Economy

What does unemployment reveal about the health of the economy? In this episode, we break down four key types—frictional, structural, cyclical, and seasonal—and explore ho

The Wild Ride of Economic Cycles

Buckle up for a thrilling ride through the ups and downs of the economy! In this action-packed episode of Cash Course, we break down the economic cycle—explaining how exp

The Great Federal Reserve Mystery

Think the Federal Reserve is too complicated to understand? Not anymore! In this mystery-solving episode, high school students will uncover how America’s central bank con