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20:11 Macroeconomic Context of Diminishing Returns to… Macroeconomic Context of Diminishing Returns to Labor	Macroeconomic Context of Diminishing Returns to Labor This video will discuss the macroeconomic or society-wide implications of this ongoing technological change that has had such differential impacts on lesser skilled and lower educated workers and on… work sdg8 macroeconomics license_ccbync education education for sustainable development technology skills training From SDG Academy 5 plays
15:40 Structural Shifts in Economies and Work Structural Shifts in Economies and Work	Structural Shifts in Economies and Work In this video, Jeffrey Sachs will continue the discussion about the transformation of work and the transitions that are underway because of the digital revolution that is changing the nature of our… work sdg8 license_ccbync economics future of work macroeconomics employment digital payments economic growth From SDG Academy 9 plays
16:29 Policy Responses: Savings, Spending, Public Debt,… Policy Responses: Savings, Spending, Public Debt, and Earmarking	Policy Responses: Savings, Spending, Public Debt, and Earmarking In this chapter, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam discusses policy responses to the challenges of extractive resources revenues. He outlines policy responses to address the issues that arise, including optimal… natural resource management investment mining license_ccbync corruption countries investment law macroeconomics extractive industry From SDG Academy 20 plays
08:24 Currency Crises Currency Crises	Currency Crises This chapter focuses on what is behind a currency crisis, which is when the exchange rate depreciates and the local currency loses values. There are three types of models that explain the reason for… economics currency crises central banks license_ccbync macroeconomics exchange rates model contracts license_ccbync4.0 From SDG Academy 6 plays
18:10 The Full-Employment Economy The Full-Employment Economy	The Full-Employment Economy The “trick” of macroeconomics is to get economy-wide measures that are meaningful and that tell how much production is taking place, what workers are earning, how many people are… economics gdp labor production possibility curve license_ccbync macroeconomics employment From SDG Academy 18 plays
17:37 Partial-Employment Economy Partial-Employment Economy	Partial-Employment Economy In this chapter, Professor Sachs discusses an economy that is not fully employed, or an economy that is in an economic recession or depression. He explains the factors that are responsible for… economics unemployment recession depression license_ccbync employment keynes macroeconomics future of work economic growth From SDG Academy 30 plays
15:48 21st Century Perspectives on Macroeconomics 21st Century Perspectives on Macroeconomics	21st Century Perspectives on Macroeconomics In this chapter, Professor Jeffrey Sachs provides an overview of different perspectives on macroeconomics. First, the interdependence and openness characteristics of a macroeconomy are a core feature… economics differential diagnosis governance license_ccbync economic growth macroeconomics From SDG Academy 17 plays
17:13 International Comparisons of Income (PPP) International Comparisons of Income (PPP)	International Comparisons of Income (PPP) One of the challenges that faces macroeconomists is comparing the gross domestic product across countries. Using a numerical illustration of the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), which is the concept of… economics purchasing power parity income inequality license_ccbync currency crises income macroeconomics productivity From SDG Academy 12 plays
13:52 Macroeconomic Pathologies Macroeconomic Pathologies	Macroeconomic Pathologies In this chapter, Professor Sachs compares a macroeconomy to a human body, addresses what pathologies could afflict a macroeconomy, as well as addresses what a healthy economy looks like. A healthy… economics keynes unemployment poverty inequality license_ccbync capitalism resource management income inequality macroeconomics From SDG Academy 35 plays
13:41 Introduction to Macroeconomics Introduction to Macroeconomics	Introduction to Macroeconomics In this chapter, Professor Jeffrey Sachs introduces the course on macroeconomics for a sustainable planet, as well as his co-professor, Felipe Larraín, Chile’s Finance Minister. Sachs… economics gdp unemployment income inequality investment license_ccbync macroeconomics capitalism sustainable development planetary boundaries From SDG Academy 89 plays