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The Watchmen 00:55 The Watchmen
From The Watchmen (2009).
The Watchmen was originally a dark, morbid comic but it was later adapted to the big screen. It is the story of a group of masked vigilantes who disband after becoming corrupted. Then a mysterious figure begins systematically killing former heroes Contributed by AdrianFohr
Necessity and Elasticity in Swept Away 00:46 Necessity and Elasticity in Swept Away
From Swept Away (2002).
In this clip, Madonna is marooned with a sailor who works for her and her family. He catches a fish; and, she tries to buy it. However, he is unwilling to sell it to her, presumably at any price. Contributed by AdrianFohr
Shifting the Demand Curve in the Simpsons 01:17 Shifting the Demand Curve in the Simpsons
From The Simpsons: Trash of the Titans (1998).
In this episode of the Simpsons, corporations are portrayed as being able to shift the demand curve with advertising. Homer Simpson prefers a teddy bear that is almost indistinguishable from another teddy bear. Contributed by AdrianFohr
Irrational Pirates 00:50 Irrational Pirates
From Pirates of the Carribean (2003).
This is taken from the opening sequence of Pirates of the Carribean. It is the story of cursed pirates who try to become uncursed and the adventurers who get caught up in their struggle. The drama begins because of a poorly fitting coursette. Contributed by AdrianFohr
AVoteForBart 01:36 AVoteForBart
From The Simpsons: Lisa's Substitute (1991).
In this clip, Bart's class has a vote for class president. However, the students don't seem much concerned with which candidate will perform better. In other words, people vote irrationally. Contributed by AdrianFohr
Blow and Monopoly 03:10 Blow and Monopoly
From Blow (2001).
This clip is taken from the movie Blow. In said movie, a man is swallowed up by the wealth and prestige that illicit drugs offer. Sadly, he quickly becomes trapped and must struggle to escape. Contributed by AdrianFohr
Career Opportunities and the Agency Problem 08:05 Career Opportunities and the Agency Problem
From Career Opportunities (1991).
This is the movie about a man who works the night shift and while there he meets a woman who accidentally fell asleep in his store. The movie is a love story. 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
Tragedy of the Common Cove 01:02 Tragedy of the Common Cove
From The Cove (2009).
In these clips, the slaughter of dolphins in a secluded cove is described. The movie deals with the ethics of the dolphin trade and possible solutions are described. Contributed by AdrianFohr
Theory of Beuaracry in Ghostbusters 00:10 Theory of Beuaracry in Ghostbusters
From Ghostbuster (1984).
This film is about university professors who study the supernatural. When their funding is exhausted, the start the Ghostbusters company. Eventually, the are charged with arresting the apocalypse. Contributed by AdrianFohr
Economics in Rent 09:12 Economics in Rent
From Rent (2005).
This is a broad way musical adapted for film. The musical itself was adapted from an opera, La Boheme, which explores poverty themes and the lives of people outside the mainstream. Contributed by AdrianFohr
Marxian Exploitation of Labor 00:49 Marxian Exploitation of Labor
From Modern Times (1936).
This clip is taken from the movie Modern Times. The movie is a silent comedy starring Charlie Chaplin. In it Charlie Chaplin begins work on an assembly line in a factory. It is the story of a working man who must adapt to industrialization. Contributed by AdrianFohr
Auctions of a Shopaholic 02:41 Auctions of a Shopaholic
From Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009).
In this scene, the titular character must sell her clothes in order to pay of a credit card debt. She uses her fame as 'the Woman in the Green Scarf,' to ensure a successful auction. Contributed by AdrianFohr
King Sized Unintended Consequences 02:34 King Sized Unintended Consequences
From The Simpsons: King Sized Homer (1995).
In this episode, Mr. Burns institutes an exercise policy at the chemical plant. Homer hates to exercise. Homer quickly learns that he can get out of exercise if he injures himself. Homer develops a plan to get out of the exercise regimen! Contributed by AdrianFohr