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originally streamed in 2020 with Allison PowellTeacher
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Learn about economic policy for your AP US Government exam in this review session covering liberal and conservative ideologies, fiscal and monetary policy, and how the government shapes the economy. This video walks you through key concepts like Keyn ...more

curriculum note

This video analyzes a 2008 AP Gov FRQ, which uses an older free-response format. The current AP US Government exam uses distinct FRQ types (Concept Application, Quantitative Analysis, SCOTUS Comparison, and Argument Essay), so the rubric and structure shown may not reflect the current exam.

covered in this stream

units
Unit 4 – American Political Ideologies and BeliefsUnit 2 – Branches of Government
topics
4.9 Ideology and Economic Policy4.8 Ideology and Policy MakingA Review of Public Policy (Economic Policy)Economic Ideology - Keynesian vs Supply Side - Slides4.7 Ideologies of Political Parties The Federal BudgetThe Federal BudgetEconomic Ideology - Keynesian vs Supply SideA Review of Public Policy (Economic Policy)

timestamps

  • 0:00

    Introduction and Host Welcome

  • 0:35

    Encouraging Participation

  • 1:31

    Stream Schedule Overview

  • 2:33

    Tonight's Topics Outline

  • 3:35

    Personal Teaching Anecdote

  • 4:07

    Liberal Economic Ideology

  • 5:08

    Regulating Businesses

  • 6:11

    Providing Public Goods

  • 7:46

    Correcting Market Failures

  • 8:49

    Stabilizing the Economy

  • 9:52

    Conservative Economic Ideology

  • 10:53

    Adam Smith Quote

  • 12:27

    Invisible Hand Concept

  • 13:59

    Government Role in Property

  • 15:33

    Classical Ideology

  • 16:04

    Fiscal Policy Basics

  • 18:43

    Recession Response Strategies

  • 19:47

    Keynesian Economics

  • 21:53

    Business Cycle Explanation

  • 23:29

    Mandatory vs Discretionary Spending

  • 25:35

    Monetary Policy Introduction

  • 27:11

    Fed Insulation from Politics

  • 28:45

    Expansionary Monetary Policy

  • 29:48

    Supply-Side Economics

  • 31:55

    Classical Economics Overview

  • 33:31

    2008 FRQ Analysis

  • 35:33

    Legislative Influence on Fiscal

  • 36:39

    Fed Independence Reasons

  • 37:40

    Session Conclusion

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