EF Explains

Short videos on key economic concepts and issues.

Exchange Rates
EF Explains

Exchange Rates

A look at the causes of movements in exchange rates, and the consequences of a strong U.S. dollar domestically and internationally.

Rising Inflation?
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Rising Inflation?

A look at how inflation is calculated, the factors that have contributed to the recent rise in inflation, and the dangers posed by high and ongoing inflation.

Child Poverty
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Child Poverty

A look at some of the causes and consequences of child poverty, the ways in which child poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups, and what policy-makers can do to alleviate the scourge of child poverty.