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YouTube Title: “White Nerds Attempting to Rap (Mixed Economy)” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un1oV2fbseU
Video Length: 3:12 minutes
Chapter 16: Theory and Reality, p. 324
Topic: Why Things Don’t Always Work, p. 336
Topic: Hands Off or Hands On?, p. 342
Key Terms: Mixed economy, invisible hand, central planning, fiscal policy, monetary policy
Learning Objective 4: Describe major impediments to policy success.
Summary
A rap featuring two men, Brendan and Drew, each defending a type of policy: Monetary and Fiscal. They are also
discussing other aspects of economics, such as mixed economies, central planning (government intervention), and the
invisible hand, with slight mention to the GDP.
Economic Application
This video illustrates the on-going debate between “hands- off” and “hands-on policy” perspectives.
Multiple-Choice Question
The two men are arguing, respectively, for _______ and _______, which together, form a mixed economy.
a) Freedom of speech, freedom of religion
b) Government intervention, free markets
c) Fiscal policy, monetary policy
d) Invisible market, government output
Discussion Question
What are the arguments for a hands-off approach versus a hands-on economic policy approach?