Socialism

5 Socialism Myths, Part 2

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...

5 Socialism Myths, Part 1

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...

Both Sides: Can Capitalism Save the Environment?

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...

Both Sides: Does Capitalism Exploit Workers?

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...

Both Sides: How to Solve the Housing Crisis

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...

Both Sides: Can Socialism Save the Environment?

ONLY SOCIALISM CAN SAVE THE PLANETSOCIALISM RUINS THE ENVIRONMENTAVAILABLE RESOURCES

Economic Systems

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...

Both Sides: Rich and Poor

WHY ONLY SOME CAN GET RICHTHE RICH GET RICHER AND THE POOR GET POORERAVAILABLE RESOURCES

Both Sides: The Labor Theory of Value

RICHARD WOLFF: HOW YOU ARE BEING EXPLOITEDYARON ANSWERS: WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE LABOR THEORY OF VALUE?AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Both Sides: The Free Market

RICHARD WOLFF ON THE FREE MARKETMILTON FRIEDMAN - FREE MARKET EXCHANGEAVAILABLE RESOURCES

Capitalism Myths – Part 1

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...

Both Sides: Reducing Poverty

DID BRAZIL FIND THE SOLUTION TO POVERTY?BETTER THAN CHARITYAVAILABLE RESOURCES

Free Cuba

VIDEO DESCRIPTION"Libertad!" scream Cubans protesting the communist regime. LIBERTY.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access These Additional...

Both Sides: The Cost of Health Care

THE REAL REASON AMERICAN HEALTH CARE IS SO EXPENSIVEHOW TO MAKE HEALTH CARE BETTER AND MORE AFFORDABLEAVAILABLE RESOURCES

Both Sides: Democratic Socialism

DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISM, EXPLAINED5 SOCIALISM MYTHS: PART 2AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Both Sides: Universal Basic Income

HOW UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME WOULD WORK, ACCORDING TO ANDREW YANGCOVID PROVES ANDREW YANG'S UBI WON'T WORKAVAILABLE RESOURCES

Both Sides: Big Government and Freedom

IS "BIG GOVERNMENT" REALLY THE PROBLEM?HOW FREE ARE YOU?AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Both Sides: Was the Soviet Union Socialist?

NOAM CHOMSKY – THE SOVIET UNION VS. SOCIALISMTHE SOVIET UNION WAS SOCIALISTAVAILABLE RESOURCES

Both Sides: Capitalism and Poverty

DOES CAPITALISM ACTUALLY REDUCE POVERTY?HOW CAPITALISM LIFTS PEOPLE OUT OF POVERTYAVAILABLE RESOURCES

Both Sides: Does America Need A Wealth Tax?

ROBERT REICH: WHY WE NEED A WEALTH TAXWHY ELIZABETH WARREN’S WEALTH TAX WON’T WORKAVAILABLE RESOURCES

Both Sides: Billionaires

A SYSTEM WITH BILLIONAIRES IS IMMORALWHY JEFF BEZOS ISN’T AS RICH AS YOU THINKAVAILABLE RESOURCES

Both Sides: Did Socialism Cause Venezuela’s Crisis?

DON’T BLAME SOCIALISM FOR VENEZUELA’S WOESVENEZUELA IS SOCIALISMAVAILABLE RESOURCES

Both Sides: Debating Capitalism

THREE FLAWS OF CAPITALISM ACCORDING TO MARXISTSIN DEFENSE OF CAPITALISMAVAILABLE RESOURCES

Venezuela IS Socialism

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONIn Florida, reporter Gloria Álvarez talked to Venezuelan immigrants, and most of them told her socialism doesn’t work. Stossel warns that if we don’t realize that socialism is...

Single-Payer

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONOne big issue for Democrats is single-payer health care, a system in which government pays all health care costs.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF Online Quizzes AVAILABLE...

Both Sides: Privatization – Good or Bad?

THE TRUTH ABOUT PRIVATIZATION$2 MILLION BATHROOMAVAILABLE RESOURCES

Both Sides: Should We Tax the Rich More?

ECONOMISTS SAY WE SHOULD TAX THE RICH AT 90%WHY THE RICH LIKE HIGH TAXESAVAILABLE RESOURCES

The Evil Rich?

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONBernie Sanders and others on the left want higher taxes on “millionaires and billionaires.” Would that be a good idea?AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick...

The Deadly-isms

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONSocialism, Nazism, progressivism…there are so many “isms” on the political spectrum. This video takes a closer look and suggests a different approach.AVAILABLE RESOURCES...

Both Sides: Digging Deeper on Income Inequality

WEALTH INEQUALITY IN AMERICAINCOME DISPARITY: SHOULD EQUALITY BE THE GOAL?AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Both Sides: More on Income Inequality

INEQUALITY IS REAL, IT’S PERSONAL, IT’S EXPENSIVE AND IT WAS CREATEDTHE WORKING RICH IMPROVE OUR LIVESAVAILABLE RESOURCES

Happy Thanksgiving!

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONHappy Thanksgiving! But before you eat that turkey, thank private property! Without it, Thanksgiving would be “Starvation Day.” Here’s why.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF...

Death by Socialism

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONSocialism is often seen as just another economic system, perhaps a more fair system, where people are more equal. But is it really just another economic system? Is it really more fair? This segment looks at socialism and the consequences of socialism...

Venezuela vs. Chile

VIDEO DESCRIPTION Does capitalism "suck"? Does socialism work better? Why do so many people support socialism? This segment looks at the effects of socialism in Venezuela and contrasts it to Chile, considered one of South America’s most prosperous countries.Download...

Socialism in Venezuela

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONSocialism is often seen as just another economic system, perhaps a more fair system, where people are more equal. But is it really just another economic system? Is it really...

Che Guevara: Why So Popular?

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONWhat do you know about Che Guevara? Do you own a Che t-shirt? Do you cringe when you see someone wearing one? This segment looks at Che, his deeds, and his reputation.Download Teacher's GuideDownload Video (.mp4 FILE)To download this video or the...

Are college students still ‘feeling the Bern?’

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONCATO Institute’s Director of Polling Emily Ekins discusses why socialism wouldn’t work in the United States and why a majority of college students support Bernie...

Why is wearing communist-infused clothing trending in the U.S.?

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONThe Daily Beast contributor Michael Moynihan on communism in fashion and why wearing communist heroes on clothing is trending among Americans.[rev_slider...

Rep. Ryan takes on the concept of redistributing income to fix poverty

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONCongressman Paul Ryan says government can’t fix poverty by redistributing income.

War on Women: Fact or Fable?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aBFGeRWyq4 Video Description Do women make less than men? Do employers discriminate against women by paying them less? This lesson focuses on the controversy surrounding the wage gap between men and women.

Busting the gender pay gap myths

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONFormer IWF Economic Project Director Amy Holmes separates the facts from the fiction on the gender wage gap.

Are people taking advantage of welfare?

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONCURE president and founder Star Parker breaks down welfare in America.

Income Disparity: Should Equality Be the Goal?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZEqU3Gu0FM Video Description What is the problem with some people having more money than others? Would it be better if everyone had the same? What if we could make sure everyone earned the same amount of money as everyone else?...

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