Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Dec 12, 2025
Can a sports referee also be a player? If that “ref” is the government and the “game” is the economy, the answer is yes! This Cash Course episode explores a strange reality: the government doesn't…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Nov 21, 2025
When "everyone" owns something…does anyone really own it? And who will take care of it? In this episode of Cash Course, teens explore the difference between private and public property and why…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Nov 07, 2025
Did you know taxes affect more than just your paycheck? In fact, you pay them every day—on concert tickets, groceries, gas, and even property. In this episode of Cash Course, teens learn how taxes…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Oct 24, 2025
Is the economy a fair game, or is it rigged by the biggest players? This episode of Cash Course puts imperfect market players to the test, revealing how monopolies, oligopolies, and barriers to entry…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Oct 10, 2025
Imagine the perfect marketplace—where high-quality products are always available at low prices. Sounds magical, but does it exist? In this episode of Cash Course, your teens will explore the “legend”…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Sep 19, 2025
When markets work, everyone wins. But what happens when they don't? In this episode of Cash Course, teens learn about market failures—when missing information or outside factors prevent markets from…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Sep 05, 2025
Who doesn’t love free money? This Cash Course episode tackles subsidies: payments and discounts the government uses to encourage one economic activity over another. Teach your high school students…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Aug 22, 2025
Why do people take jobs, shop at certain stores, or move where they’ll pay fewer taxes? Incentives. In this cold-case episode of Cash Course, a detective investigates how everyday economic motivators…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Aug 08, 2025
What makes an economy grow, and what gets in the way? In this episode of Cash Course, your middle and high school students will learn about the key ingredients for economic growth, like productivity,…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Jul 25, 2025
Life isn't equal, and neither are incomes. But is government redistribution the solution? In this episode of Cash Course, teens dive into the economics of fairness with playful illustrations that…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Jul 11, 2025
Even governments need a budget! In this episode of Cash Course, middle and high school students break down how national budgets work—from borrowing and spending to managing debt. Discover how a…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Jun 20, 2025
Lights, camera… economics! In this high-energy episode of Cash Course, the "Cash Course Boys" break down the circular flow model through music and dance. From banks to businesses to the government,…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Jun 06, 2025
Should a country make everything it needs or trade with others? This episode of Cash Course breaks down the factors that help countries decide what to produce and when to trade. Teach your high…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · May 23, 2025
Trade is a global affair—connecting people around the world through the exchange of goods and services, from chopsticks to jumbo jets. Perfect for high schoolers, this episode on international trade…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · May 09, 2025
You may have heard about tariffs in the news—but what are they, and how do they actually work? This episode covers everything your high schooler needs to know about tariffs—taxes on foreign goods.…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Apr 25, 2025
What determines wages—the amount you get paid to do a job? Perfect for high schoolers, teens building their financial literacy, or anyone about to start a new job, this episode explores how supply…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Apr 04, 2025
What does unemployment reveal about the health of the economy? In this episode, we break down four key types—frictional, structural, cyclical, and seasonal—and explore how each one affects people and…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Mar 20, 2025
Buckle up for a thrilling ride through the ups and downs of the economy! In this action-packed episode of Cash Course, we break down the economic cycle—explaining how expansion, contraction, and…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Mar 07, 2025
Think the Federal Reserve is too complicated to understand? Not anymore! In this mystery-solving episode, high school students will uncover how America’s central bank controls the money supply, sets…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Feb 21, 2025
Life can be expensive. But what happens when the government tries to cap the cost of food, rent, and everyday goods? In this episode, your high school students will discover how artificial price…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Feb 07, 2025
What makes America’s economy different from the rest of the world? Take your high school students on a journey through history to discover the unique recipe for America’s success: free enterprise,…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Jan 24, 2025
Should the government step in to protect companies from failure? Or does shielding businesses from losses lead to inefficiency and higher costs? In this episode of Cash Course, your middle and high…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Dec 19, 2024
If you think economics is black and white, think again. When it comes to issues like taxation, monetary policy, and government regulation, people often disagree. In this episode, your middle and high…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Dec 19, 2024
If you want to know whether an economy is healthy, there are three key indicators to watch: Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and the Unemployment Rate. But what do these…
Videos · Financial Literacy: Cash Course · Nov 21, 2024
What are the differences between command, free, and mixed market economies? In this episode of Cash Course, your students will learn how government regulation impacts business, why competition fuels…