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Corporations in the Simpsons 03:14 Corporations in the Simpsons
From You Only Move Twice: the Simpsons (1996).
In this scene, Homer Simpson is offered a job at Globex Corporation. He accepts for better hours and better pay. It becomes clear that Homer was hired because of his knowledge of the Simpsons Nuclear plant, one of Globex's competitor's. Contributed by AdrianFohr
Simpsons Trade Offs 00:39 Simpsons Trade Offs
From The Simpsons: Marge Gets a Job (1992).
This scene is taken from a clip an episode of the Simpsons wherein Marge gets a job. The employer of the Simpsons family members must make a trade off between Marge and Homer. Contributed by AdrianFohr
Gross Point Collusion 02:10 Gross Point Collusion
From Grosse Point Blank (1997).
In this, Tom Arnold is inviting John Cusack to join a union for assassins. If they do so, then they will be able to demand higher wages, among other things. Contributed by AdrianFohr
Vegas Money Supply 04:21 Vegas Money Supply
From Vegas Vacation (1997).
Cousin Eddie takes his savings and buries the money in metal coffee tins in the desert. When Clark Griswold losses all of his cash in Las Vegas, Eddie decides it is time to dig up the money to help Clark out. Contributed by AdrianFohr
The Guts to Sell 03:19 The Guts to Sell
From Dirty Pretty Things (2002).
In this scene, two doctors are discussing the illegal organ trade. One doctor is feeling coerced into working in the organ trade because he is an immigrant and having trouble adapting. Contributed by AdrianFohr
Collusion in Grosse Point Blank 02:10 Collusion in Grosse Point Blank
From Grosse Point Blank (1997).
In this scene, an assassin tries to convince his friend to collude with him. He argues that if we work together, and form a union, then we can earn higher wages for ourselves. Contributed by AdrianFohr
Trade in Jingle All the Way 06:48 Trade in Jingle All the Way
From Jingle All the Way (1996).
In this clip, Arnold Schwarzenegger's character is desperate to get a Turboman action figure for his son for Christmas. Contributed by AdrianFohr
Ferris Bueller Misses Economics 01:48 Ferris Bueller Misses Economics
From Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986).
In this clip, Ferris Bueller misses an economics class to skip school. Part of the humor, is that Ben Stein is able, as if by magic, to make an economics course boring; and, the students seem unininterested in the subject matter. This is hilarious! Contributed by AdrianFohr
The Otto Show 00:21 The Otto Show
From The Simpsons (1992).
In this episode of the Simpsons, the band Spinal Tap guest stars. The band, played by a group of comedians, are known for their foolish comments. This is one such example Contributed by AdrianFohr
Clueless Altruism 02:05 Clueless Altruism
From Clueless (1995).
Cher wants to become more involved and help other people. Is she going about it the right way? Contributed by AdrianFohr
It's a Wonderful Bank Run 06:59 It's a Wonderful Bank Run
From It's a Wonderful Life (1946).
This scene is taken from It's a Wonderful Life. It is a fantastic explanation of what happens during a bank run; and, it has been used in economics classes since the movie was available. Contributed by AdrianFohr