The Impact of Economic Interests on the RevolutionNew December 2022! The Proclamation of 1763, which forbade settlement across the Appalachians, showed that the economic interests of Americans would always be second to interests of the British. Thi...
Creation of America’s Wealth GapNew December 2022! Authors Nicholas Kristoff and Sheryl WuDunn explain how the rich in America have become so much richer, while the middle and lower classes have lost ground.
What is an Investment?New November 2022! An economist with the Federal Reserve defines what is meant by the term "investment."
The Business Side of the Circular Flow of the EconomyNew October 2022! This animated video describes the business side of the circular flow model of the economy and how businesses interact with households in an economy's market for resources.
The Federal Reserve and InflationNew September 2022! An economist provides an historic example and additional analysis to explain how the Federal Reserve options to deal with inflation.
The Origins of the Federal ReserveNew September 2022! A Federal Reserve economists explains how, why, and when America's Federal Reserve System was created.
The Federal Reserve and Monetary PolicyNew August 2022! An economist with the Federal Reserve describes monetary policies and strategies operated by the Federal Reserve and their potential effects on the economy.
Meet the Entrepreneur: Julie TroungNew May 2022! Meet Julie Troung as she shares her entrepreneurial journey to opening a Vietnamese eatery.
Meet the Entrepreneur: Aliska WalkerNew May 2022! Meet entrepreneur Aliska Walker, owner and operator of Aliska's Amazing Pickles, a unique cafe that focuses on creating flavored pickles and pickle-infused delicacies.
The Benefits of Apprenticeships/Internships in Determining Post-High School OptionsNew May 2022! An economist with the Federal Reserve discuses the benefits of apprenticeships and internships as a personal investement in determing career, training, and education options beyond high...
Operating a Food PantryFood pantries provide a vital community service, but how do they operate as a successful business to continue that good work? See best practices Circle of Concern uses to ensure their success.
Meet the Entrepreneur: Tiffany Wesley and Pure VibesPure Vibes is a worker-owned company that creates essential wellness products, including artisan-made soaps and aromatherapy. Meet Tiffany Wesley and learn how her entrepreneurial dream came to life.
Meet the Entrepreneur: Laura BonfantiLaura Bonfanti is an artist, tattooer, and business owner. Having built Cousin Paul's Tattoo Co. from the ground up, Laura details her experience in the tattoo industry and what it's like to form clo...
Making My Community Work: Business and EconomicsFind out about businesses and economic activities that make a community work.
Making My Community Work: JobsInvestigate different jobs in public and community service that make a community work.
Making My Community Work: Public and Community ServicesLook at how public and community services function to make a community work.
Making My Community Work: TransportationVideos focus on how transportation options affect how a community works.
Business in PracticeEntrepreneurs, business owners, manufacturers, and corporate officials offer insights and examples on the application of business principles in the real world of business.
Economics in ActionVideos take the economic principle on paper and see how it comes to life in the real world.
Have You Ever Wondered Video SeriesHave you ever wondered about the who, what, where, when, why, or how of something? Then check out short and engaging videos in this series to find an answer.
Meet the EntrepreneurIn short and engaging videos, entrepreneurs share their experiences and offer insights into what it means to bring their entrepreneurial dream to life.
Reducing African Poverty Through Microfinancing: The Work of Microfinancing Partners in AfricaMicrofinancing Partners in Africa, a St. Louis nonprofit, awards small loans in Sub-Saharan Africa to provide a hand up not a handout.
Understanding Basic Economic TermsLearn about the circular flow of the economy and the meaning of important economic terms such as profit, goods, services, wages, and income.