In this follow-up to Both Sides: Billionaires, we take another look at the topic. Should billionaires exist? Are the super wealthy exploiting the rest of us, or do we all benefit from their success? And what role does the government play in all of this?SHOULD...
Globalization has led to unprecedented levels of trade between nations around the world. But who are the winners and losers of globalization? Is it good for the U.S., or has our reliance on other countries killed American manufacturing? Does globalization help lift...
In an attempt to solve the issues of climate change and income inequality, some activists are arguing for "degrowth." But others argue that economic growth actually helps us solve these issues, and that degrowth could lead to disaster. So what is degrowth? What future...
Is artificial intelligence going to destroy the job market? What will happen to workers who are replaced by AI? Will innovation create new, better jobs to replace the old ones? Can we look to past innovations to predict AI's impact, or will AI's impact be unique? Here...
In this follow-up to Both Sides: Monopolies, we take another look at how businesses can become monopolies, and what should be done about it. Do we need more enforcement of antitrust laws? Does the federal government need to intervene in order to protect consumers from...
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONSocialism is now as popular as capitalism among young people. In this video (and Part 1), John debunks some socialism myths.AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to...
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONSocialism is now as popular as capitalism among young people. In this video (and Part 2), John debunks some socialism myths.AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to...
Is it fair to pay employees who receive tips a lower wage than other workers? What would be the impact if we raised the subminimum wage? Would restaurants struggle, or would they actually benefit? Would tipped workers be better off, or would they lose their jobs?THINK...
In this follow-up to Both Sides: Can Socialism Save the Environment?, we take a look at the topic from a different perspective. Is capitalism killing the planet, or could it save the planet? Is economic growth the answer, or do we need degrowth? And what can we learn...
Is the economic system of capitalism inherently exploitative? Do employers exploit their employees to make a profit? Or does competition lead to mutually beneficial outcomes for all parties? Professor Richard Wolff and Matt Zwolinski, PhD share their opposing points...
Is free trade good for the economy, or should countries be self-sufficient? Is the United States too reliant on other countries when it comes to manufacturing and agriculture? Your students can hear two sides of this argument in the videos below.PROTECTIONISM: THE...
What is the future of artificial intelligence? Will it take our jobs, or help us do our jobs more easily? Should AI be regulated by the government? In this edition of Both Sides of the Issue, you can hear two perspectives on this topic.IF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TAKES...
Housing prices have risen rapidly, leading to a crisis in which people are struggling to find and afford homes. How do we solve the housing crisis? Should the government provide housing for people? Should we remove regulations so that private companies can build...
WHY THE U.S. CAN'T GO BROKESOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE ARE BROKEAVAILABLE RESOURCES
ONLY SOCIALISM CAN SAVE THE PLANETSOCIALISM RUINS THE ENVIRONMENTAVAILABLE RESOURCES
THE PROBLEM WITH CONSUMERISMTOP 3 WAYS ECONOMIC GROWTH WILL SOLVE CLIMATE CHANGEAVAILABLE RESOURCES
HOW COLONIALISM CHANGED UNDER CAPITALISMCAPITALISM IS NOT IMPERIALISMAVAILABLE RESOURCES
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONDo American shipbuilders have an unfair monopoly? John confronts a shipping lobbyist who uses government to ban competition.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDFAVAILABLE...
Are you searching for resources to help your students understand some of the major issues in countries around the world? Our “Global Issues” module is the perfect tool to help you cover government policies around the world and their effect on human flourishing and...
SITC’s “Economic Policies” module is designed to help students learn about the real-life applications of various economic policies, such as tariffs, student loan forgiveness, and corporate subsidies. With this module, students can watch free videos and educators can...
HOW TO CONVINCE YOUR FRIENDS THAT CANCELLING STUDENT DEBT IS A GOOD IDEADON'T FORGIVE STUDENT DEBTAVAILABLE RESOURCES
ROBERT REICH DESTROYS MINIMUM WAGE MYTHSTHE CRUELTY OF THE $15 MINIMUM WAGEAVAILABLE RESOURCES
Are you looking for a comprehensive resource to teach your students about economic systems? Look no further than our “Economic Systems” module! This free educational resource provides a detailed look into the principles and the effects of capitalism and socialism with...
WHY ONLY SOME CAN GET RICHTHE RICH GET RICHER AND THE POOR GET POORERAVAILABLE RESOURCES
INVESTMENTS TO END POVERTY IN 4 MINUTESTHE SOLUTION TO POVERTYAVAILABLE RESOURCES
WHO REALLY CONTROLS US GAS PRICES?WHY ARE GAS PRICES SO HIGH?AVAILABLE RESOURCES
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONJohn says there are many myths about capitalism. In this video, he debunks four more. AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access...
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONInflation is sharply up. Now it's 7%. What went wrong?AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access These Additional...
RICHARD WOLFF: HOW YOU ARE BEING EXPLOITEDYARON ANSWERS: WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE LABOR THEORY OF VALUE?AVAILABLE RESOURCES
WHY IS THE AMERICAN MIDDLE CLASS SHRINKING?WHY THE MIDDLE CLASS IS BETTER OFF THAN YOU THINKAVAILABLE RESOURCES
RICHARD WOLFF ON THE FREE MARKETMILTON FRIEDMAN - FREE MARKET EXCHANGEAVAILABLE RESOURCES
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONEverywhere people trash capitalism. But according to John, that’s mostly because they don’t understand it.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or...
INFLATION EXPLAINED: THE REAL REASON PRICES ARE GOING UPBAD GOVERNMENT BRINGS BAD INFLATIONAVAILABLE RESOURCES
DID BRAZIL FIND THE SOLUTION TO POVERTY?BETTER THAN CHARITYAVAILABLE RESOURCES
THE REAL REASON AMERICAN HEALTH CARE IS SO EXPENSIVEHOW TO MAKE HEALTH CARE BETTER AND MORE AFFORDABLEAVAILABLE RESOURCES
DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISM, EXPLAINED5 SOCIALISM MYTHS: PART 2AVAILABLE RESOURCES
THE TRUTH ABOUT BITCOINBITCOIN: "A WEAPON FOR US TO FIGHT OPPRESSION"AVAILABLE RESOURCES
HOW UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME WOULD WORK, ACCORDING TO ANDREW YANGCOVID PROVES ANDREW YANG'S UBI WON'T WORKAVAILABLE RESOURCES
WHY NOT EVERYONE IN THE U.S. LIKES STIMULUS CHECKSWHY THE U.S. DOESN'T WANT INFLATION, EXPLAINEDAVAILABLE RESOURCES
IS "BIG GOVERNMENT" REALLY THE PROBLEM?HOW FREE ARE YOU?AVAILABLE RESOURCES
“OPEN BORDERS? THAT’S A KOCH PROPOSAL”IMMIGRATION MYTHS DEBUNKEDAVAILABLE RESOURCES
DOES CAPITALISM ACTUALLY REDUCE POVERTY?HOW CAPITALISM LIFTS PEOPLE OUT OF POVERTYAVAILABLE RESOURCES
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONCompetition makes entertainment better and cheaper.AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access These Additional ResourcesAVAILABLE...
THE CASE FOR CANCELLING ALL STUDENT LOANSWHY CANCELING STUDENT LOANS IS BAD FOR EVERYONEAVAILABLE RESOURCES
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONAmerica’s politicians passed more than $2 trillion in spending to keep the economy afloat during the virus pandemic.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to...
VIDEO DESCRIPTION“Gouging” becomes an issue every hurricane season. After big storms, some people raise prices. Then politicians and the media freak out. Both demand tougher laws against...
HOW CORONAVIRUS PRICE-GOUGING IS HURTING CONSUMERSPRICE GOUGINGAVAILABLE RESOURCES
VIDEO DESCRIPTIONJohn explains how we’re healthier, richer, and safer than ever before.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDFAVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access These Additional...