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How does money laundering work? - Delena D. Spann

Adults Economy
Money laundering is the term for any process that "cleans" illegally obtained funds of their "dirty" criminal origins, allowing them to be used within the legal economy. And the practice is about as old as money itself. But how does it actually work? Delena D. Spann describes the ins and outs of money laundering. Lesson by Delena D. Spann, animation by Juan M. Urbina.

What are the challenges of nuclear power? - M. V. Ramana and Sajan Saini

Adults Economy
Our ability to mine great amounts of energy from uranium nuclei has led some to bill nuclear power as a plentiful, utopian source of electricity. But rather than dominate the global electricity market, nuclear power has declined from a high of 18% in 1996 to 11% today. What happened to the great promise of this technology? M.V. Ramana and Sajan Saini detail the challenges of nuclear power.

POLITICAL THEORY - Karl Marx

Adults Economy
Karl Marx remains deeply important today not as the man who told us what to replace capitalism with, but as someone who brilliantly pointed out certain of its problems. The School of Life, a pro-Capitalist institution, takes a look.

The economics of beard popularity in the US

Adults Economy
We may have reached "peak beard."

Solving World Hunger Is Just A Matter of Logistics

Adults Economy
At just 22 years old, Komal Ahmand set out to create an app called Copia, which connects businesses with excess food to communities in need.

Bill Gates: the robot that takes your job should pay taxes

Adults Economy
In an interview with Quartz editor-in-chief Kevin Delaney, Bill Gates explains why robots that take jobs away from people shouldn't get a free pass when it comes to income tax.

Why do airlines sell too many tickets?

Adults Economy
Have you ever sat in a doctor's office for hours, despite having an appointment?

Brand Name vs. Generic

Adults Economy
What is the difference between brand name and generic products?

5 Hidden Gems for Travelers On A Budget

Adults Economy
Go out and find your own hidden gems.

Banking Explained - Money and Credit

Adults Economy
Banks are a riddle wrapped up in an enigma. We all kind of know that they do stuff with money we don't understand, while the last crisis left a feeling of deep mistrust and confusion.

How Much Does Meat Actually Cost?

Adults Economy
Hidden cost: a cost not included in the purchase price, such as additional expenses, opportunity costs, or externalities.

Canadian money

Adults Economy
The weird science hidden inside Canadian money

What Makes Gold So Valuable?

Adults Economy
Gold is seen as a valuable metal world wide. Where did this idea originate and how much is it worth today?

What If Money Was No Object?

Adults Economy
A remastered version of "What if money was no object". After our original video, which reached almost 2,000,000 views was taken down due to copyright. Many emails were received to remake and re-upload this profound advice from the late Alan Watts. Thanks too everyone for the support!

Why do competitors open their stores next to one another?

Adults Economy
Why are all the gas stations, cafes and restaurants in one crowded spot? As two competitive cousins vie for ice-cream-selling domination on one small beach, discover how game theory and the Nash Equilibrium inform these retail hotspots.

The Secret Social Life of Plants

Adults Economy
MinuteEarth provides an energetic and entertaining view of trends in earth's environment -- in just a few minutes!

What gives a dollar bill its value?

Adults Economy
The value of money is determined by how much (or how little) of it is in circulation. But who makes that decision, and how does their choice affect the economy at large? Doug Levinson takes a trip into the United States Federal Reserve, examining how the people who work there aim to balance the value of the dollar to prevent inflation or deflation.

Inglorious Fruits and Vegetables

Adults Economy
Fruits and veggies are good for you, but many can't afford to buy them regularly. On the other hand, tons of "ugly" produce is thrown away everyday. French supermarket Intermarche found a way to reconcile these ugly truths.

Simon Sinek: Why good leaders make you feel safe

Adults Economy
What makes a great leader? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests, it's someone who makes their employees feel secure, who draws staffers into a circle of trust. But creating trust and safety - especially in an uneven economy - means taking on big responsibility.

Neil deGrasse Tyson - Bill Gates Wealth

Adults Economy
Neil deGrasse Tyson explains how wealthy is Microsoft founder Bill Gates. An excerpt from University of Washington in 2011.

300 Years of Fossil Fuels in 300 Seconds

Adults Economy
Fossil fuels have powered human growth and ingenuity for centuries. Now that we're reaching the end of cheap and abundant oil and coal supplies, we're in for an exciting ride. While there's a real risk that we'll fall off a cliff, there's still time to control our transition to a post-carbon future.