This video explains the insane balancing act that has to happen in order to make our economy work.

If you’re the type of person who wonders why the economy is doing what it’s doing and how you could even begin to understand it, this video might be for you.

Do not miss the three lessons at the end of the video — turns out the things you’ll learn about how to help the global economy also function as really great advice for your life. Economics lessons are life lessons! Who knew?!