Before the American Revolution, Adam Smith challenged mercantilism with ideas that laid the foundation for capitalism and free markets.
This Cash Course episode explores a strange reality: the government doesn't just set the rules, regulations, and policies—it also buys and sells goods.
When prices soared, economist David Ricardo argued that competition and comparative advantage could lower costs and improve trade for everyone.
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Karl Marx argued capitalism would collapse, promoting a classless society. Explore his ideas and their roots in the Industrial Revolution.
Born on April 13, 1743, near present-day Charlottesville, Virginia, Thomas Jefferson was the primary drafter of the Declaration of Independence.
Frédéric Bastiat exposed the hidden costs of government job programs, showing how opportunity cost shapes every economic decision.
America was founded on the ideas of life, liberty, and equality under the law. But ideas are one thing: living up to them is another. How did the Framers...
Explore how economies work and your role in them to strengthen communities and the nation.
A rainy day and a leaky barn help Revere, Abigail, and Jill discover the beauty of America through beloved patriotic songs.
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