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Frédéric Bastiat—The Cost of Bad Ideas
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Economic Game Changers

Adam Smith, David Ricardo, Frédéric Bastiat and Karl Marx — four economists whose ideas built or broke nations. Short animated episodes introduce each one and the problem they were trying to solve.
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Frédéric Bastiat—The Cost of Bad Ideas 06:44
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Frédéric Bastiat—The Cost of Bad Ideas

Should the government give people jobs? In 1840s France, many thought so. Facing food shortages and rising unrest, France’s government created the “National Workshops” to employ thousands and stimulate the economy.

Karl Marx—The Communist 08:06
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Karl Marx—The Communist

Is a revolution to end capitalism inevitable? In the mid 1800s, a philosopher named Karl Marx thought so. This episode of Economic Game Changers introduces teens to a radical thinker who used the harsh working conditions of the early Industrial…

Adam Smith—The Father of Economics 07:35
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Adam Smith—The Father of Economics

Before the American Revolution, Great Britain powered a global empire through mercantilism—an economic system that enriched the crown at the expense of overseas colonies. But one Scottish thinker had a better idea: capitalism.

David Ricardo—The Comparative Advantage 06:28
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David Ricardo—The Comparative Advantage

When prices skyrocket, everyone suffers—but does someone benefit? In this episode of Economic Game Changers, you’ll meet David Ricardo, a stockbroker-turned-economist who responded to a costly grain crisis in Great Britain.

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