What the Heck is "The Economy"?

The economy is a red-hot news topic right now.  Headlines about volatile stock markets, interest rates and youth under-employment are daily items.

How do you even begin to understand how the economy impacts your life?

Did you know that your actions impact the economy as well?

If “the economy” is a mysterious concept for you, or you would just like to review some technical details, please do spend about 30-minutes viewing this video by Ray Dalio:  How the Economic Machine Works.