Economics
Cartoons
Crimes
Series 1990s
Capital Cities
100
This fundamental economic law states that if supply remains constant an increase in demand leads to higher prices.

Law of Supply and Demand

100

Living in a pineapple under the sea this yellow sponge works at the Krusty Krab.

Spongebob SquarePants

100

The criminal taking of property from another person by force or threat of force is legally classified as this.

Robbery

100

Six friends drink coffee at Central Perk and hang out in Manhattan apartments in this iconic 90s sitcom.

Friends

100

Home to the Colosseum and Vatican City this capital is known as the "Eternal City".

Rome

200

This general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money over time is measured by the CPI.

Inflation

200

Created by Matt Groening this animated series featuring Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie is the longest-running American animated series.

The Simpsons

200

This term describes illegal acts committed by high-status individuals or business professionals for financial gain.

White-collar crime
200

FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully investigate paranormal phenomena in this long-running sci-fi series.

The X-Files
200

The Brandenburg Gate and Parliament are situated in this capital city of Germany. 

Berlin

300
Scottish philosopher Adam Smith described the self-regulating nature of the marketplace in 1776 using this metaphor.

Invisible hand

300

This iconic cat and mouse duo by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera debut in 1940 and spent decades chasing each other.

Tom and Jerry

300

In 1931 federal authorities famously convicted Chicago mob boss Al Capone not for racketeering but for this crime.

Tax evasion

300

Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer star in this acclaimed "show about nothing".

Seinfeld

300

Sitting on the banks of the Tagus River this capital city of Portugal is famous for its yellow trams.

Lisbon

400
The total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country"s borders in a specific time period is known by these three letters.

GDP (Gross Domestic Product)

400

Mystery Incorporated travels around in a painted van known by this name.

Mystery Machine

400

The act of setting fire to property unlawfully and intentionally is known by this legal term.

Arson

400

Will Smith moves from West Philadelphia to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle in an upscale Los Angeles neighborhood in this comedy.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

400

This capital of Canada was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1857 as a compromise between Toronto and Montreal.

Ottawa

500

This economic theory named after a British economist advocates for increased goverment expenditures and lower taxes to stimulate demand during downturns.

Keynesian economics (John Maynard Keynes)

500

In Looney Tunes this persistent coyote continually fails to catch the Road Runner using products from this fictional corporation.

Acme Corporation

500

Named after an Italian swindler this fraudulent investment scheme pays existing investors with funds collected from new investors.

Ponzi scheme

500

David Lynch created this surreal mystery drama set in a Pacific Northwest town centered on the murder of Laura Palmer.

Twin Peaks

500

Located high in the Andes mountains this city serves as the national capital of Ecuador.

Quito