The Card Game (Frontline) by
Correspondent Lowell Bergman examines the future of the massive consumer loan industry and its impact on a fragile national economy. Bergman and the New York Times talk to industry insiders, lobbyists, politicians, and consumer advocates as they square-off over new regulation and the possible creation of a consumer finance protection agency. The stakes couldn't be higher as many fear the consumer loan industry could be at the center of the next crisis.
The citizen sector transformed: what it means for you (Social entrepreneurship series) by
Led by social entrepreneurs, a new citizen sector is emerging entrepreneurial, competitive, innovative, and effective. Bill Drayton discusses the sector s rapid rise and its profound implications for business, government leaders, citizen groups, and educators. Those who do not engage and leverage the new actors who are driving such dramatic change will miss out on major opportunities in their own work.
The Crash of 1929 by
On October 29, 1929 - Black Monday - large and small investors alike lost corporate and personal fortunes when the stock market crashed. This program examines the reasons behind the crash and whether the crash was predictable.
Creating a poverty-free world (Social entrepreneurship series) by
Muhammad Yunus' unique approach to eradicating poverty is a triumph of practical innovation. Here he demonstrates how Grameen Bank and Grameen Family of Companies offer viable solutions to age-old challenges. He illuminates next steps for the global microfinance revolution. He envisions a new kind of capitalism--explaining how to use new structures and business principles to produce prosperity and to correct past errors that led to poverty today.
The economic meltdown: how America's fiscal fallout triggered a global crisis by
Features five Frontline programs: Inside the Meltdown-Investigating the causes of the worst economic crisis in 70 years. Ten Trillion and Counting-The efforts to slow down the crisis added more debt. How debt constrains and challenges the government. Breaking the Bank-Wall Street risked billions and created massive losses, nearly breaking the banks. The Warning-Why did the meltdown happen? Cliffhanger-Investigation of how Washington has failed to solve the country's problems of debt.
Escape from affluenza by
Taking off where the documentary Affluenza ends, this television production shows ways individuals are combating consumerism and 'affluenza', including the voluntary simplicity movement. Hosted by Wanda Urbanska, co-author of Simple living.
Forward 13: waking up the American dream by
Caught in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis, Patrick Lovell, one of 10 million people who lost their homes, asks why he and so many Americans were blindsided by the economic implosion. Lovell embarks on a cross-country journey to discover what happened to America through conversations with a broad spectrum of energy and political academics, OWS protestors, professional developers, real estate agents, and attorneys, all of whom come to the conclusion: the system is broken.
Global Exchange: Free Trade and Protectionism by
This program surveys the history and politics of cross-border trade, identifying ways that nations have tried to strengthen, reduce, or prevent it. Outlining the concept known as pattern of trade, the video examines cases for and against free trade while studying comparative advantage, wage inequality, economies of scale, and the infant industry argument. The evolution of international trade policy is also examined, featuring prominent examples of pro- and anti-protectionist measures: the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, GATT, NAFTA, the emergence of the World Trade Organization, and more. The success of East Asian economies following World War II highlights the principle of export-oriented industrialization.
Inequality for All by
Examines economics professor and Clinton Administration cabinet member Robert Reich's crusade to expose the problem of income inequality in the United States.
Inside Job by
Provides an analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008, which at a cost of over $20 trillion, caused millions of people to lose their jobs and homes in the worst recession since the Great Depression, and nearly resulted in a global financial collapse. Through exhaustive research, and extensive interviews with key financial insiders, politicians, journalists, and academics, traces the rise of a rogue industry which has corrupted politics, regulation, and academia.
The invisible hand: economics of daily life by 
Mind Over Money: How Human Psychology and Finance Interact by
Investigates the shattering impact the recent global financial meltdown had on how economists think. Why did so few of the brightest minds in finance not only fail to predict the crash but also argue that it was impossible? With insights from experts and scientific experiments that highlight the hidden money drives in us all, explore a seismic shift in our efforts to understand the marketplace-
Money, power and Wall Street by
In a special 4-hour investigation, Frontline tells the inside story of the struggles to rescue and repair a shattered economy, exploring key decisions, missed opportunities, and the unprecedented and uneasy partnership between government leaders and titans of finance that affects the fortunes of millions of people around the world.
Pay 2 play: Democracy's high stakes by
If our political system is like a game of Monopoly, how can outsiders have a voice when only money speaks? John Ennis documents comical corruption, follows political newcomers, and uncovers intrigue in this colorful journey that connects the dots of Big Money in our ever-challenging election process.
Poverty, Politics & Profits: The Housing Crisis by
Looks into reasons why despite billions of dollars going into subsidized housing for the poor, many in need experience difficulty acquiring adequate housing. Explores racial inequality in the housing market.
Requiem for the American Dream by
"In his final long-form documentary interview, Noam Chomsky exposes with searing clarity the forces and policies behind the coordinated campaign to concentrate wealth and power in the hands of a select few. Articulating ten fundamental principles that perpetuate this vicious cycle, Chomsky provides penetrating insight into the demise of democracy and erosion of opportunity that are likely to be the lasting hallmarks of our time"
The Untouchables: Money, power and Wall Street by
Looks into reasons why, despite apparent evidence of fraudulent practices, none of the CEOs of the banks cited for responsibility for the 2008-2009 financial crisis were prosecuted for any crimes.
The Warning by
Examines the derivative securities market during the 1990s and explores early warnings of the financial crisis of 2008. Uncovers an intense battle between high-ranking members of the Clinton administration versus Elizabeth Brooksley Born who tried to sound the alarm about the need to regulate the emerging, highly complex, and lucrative derivatives markets. Examines Alan Greenspan's economic policies.