# We The Economy > Interactive short film series explaining the US economy with expert insights. (iPhone/iPad app by Hip Check, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-the-economy/id925758344 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Hip Check, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1311027525) - Category: Entertainment, Education - Price: Free - Rating: 4.94/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 64 MB - Languages: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål and 7 more - Released: 2014-10-21 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-the-economy/id925758344/reviews.md ## What is We The Economy? You’ve never seen the US economy in quite this way. Award­-winning directors and leading economic experts team up for a MUST SEE, incredible short­ film series that tackles 20 essential questions about our economy through comedy, animation, music, and dance. This interactive experience will leave you saying to your friends...WOW, I AM THE ECONOMY! This experience includes: • 20+ fantastic short films produced by some of the biggest names in Hollywood. • Quizzes and facts that let you test your economic IQ against other WTE users. • Directors photos, bios, perspectives & interviews. • Behind the scenes photos from each of the films, early animations, and bonus video from top economic experts. • Innovative infographics and "box-score" visualizations of real-time economic data. Directors include: Ramin Bahrani (99 Homes, Goodbye Solo), Bob Balaban (Gosford Park, The Exonerated), Joe Berlinger (Brother’s Keeper, Paradise Lost trilogy), Jon M. Chu (Step Up, G.I. Joe: Retaliation), Marshall Curry (Street Fight, If a Tree Falls), Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady (Jesus Camp, Detropia), Adrian Grenier (Entourage, How To Make Money Selling Drugs), Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight, Thirteen), Mary Harron (American Psycho, I Shot Andy Warhol), Chris Henchy (The Campaign, The Other Guys), Lee Hirsch (Bully, Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony), Albert Hughes (The Book of Eli, Menace II Society), Steve James (Hoop Dreams, Life Itself), Barbara Kopple (Harlan County USA, American Dream), Shola Lynch (Free Angela and All Political Prisoners, Chisholm ’72), Adam McKay (Anchorman, Funny or Die), Jehane Noujaim (The Square, Control Room), James Schamus (Brokeback Mountain, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon), Morgan Spurlock (CNN’s Morgan Spurlock: Inside Man, Super Size Me), Miao Wang (Beijing Taxi, Yellow Ox Mountain), and Jessica Yu (Last Call at the Oasis, In the Realms of the Unreal). Actors include: Bob Balaban (Gosford Park), Annalise Basso (Occulus), Kerry Bische (Argo), Brooke Bloom (50/50), Marylouise Burke (Sideways), Mo Collins (MADtv), Laura Ceron (E.R.), Maddie Corman (Begin Again), Susie Essman (Bolt), Judah Friedlander (30 Rock), Nancy Giles (Working Girl), Michael Gladis (Mad Men), Adam Goldberg (Saving Private Ryan), Adrian Grenier (Entourage), Werner Herzog (Encounters at the End of the World), Peter Jacobson (House M.D.), Will Janowitz (Taking Woodstock), Cynthia Kaplan (Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same), Philip Labes (The Mindy Project), Ivan Mallon (The Ultimate Life), Patton Oswalt (Young Adult), David James Palmer (Deadly Sins), Jimmy Palumbo (The Family), Ben Rameaka (Wolf of Wall Street), Besanya Santiago (The Blacklist), Christopher Spurrier (Four One Nine), Lili Taylor (The Conjuring) and Isaiah Washington (Grey’s Anatomy). Voice-over artists include: Maria Bamford (The Maria Bamford Show), Billy Eichner (What Happens In Vegas), Shad “Da Beast” Gaspard (professional wrestler), Tony Hale (Veep), Erin Jackson (Exhale, Last Comic Standing), Phil LaMarr (Futurama, MADtv), Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley), Jayson Anthony Paul a/k/a JTG (professional wrestler), Amy Poehler (Parks & Recreation), Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids), Andy Richter (Elf), Rob Riggle (The Hangover) and Sarah Silverman (The Muppets). Featured Economic Experts: Dean Baker (co-director, Center for Economic and Policy Research), Yoram Bauman (economist and author, The Cartoon Book of Macroeconomics), Jodi Beggs (educator and economics professor, Northeastern University), Adam Davidson (co-founder and host, NPR’s “Planet Money”), John Steele Gordon (author, An Empire of Wealth), Neil Irwin (senior economic correspondent, New York Times and author, The Alchemists: Three Central Bankers and a World on Fire), Greg Ip (U.S. economics editor, The Economist, and author, The Little Book of Economics), Markus Koch (financial journalist, N-TV), Annalyn Kurtz (business and economics reporter), and Diane Lim (senior economist, Pew Charitable Trusts). ## Key features - 20+ award-winning short films - Interactive quizzes and facts - Director photos, bios, and interviews - Behind-the-scenes content - Infographics and data visualizations ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-the-economy/id925758344/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Refreshingly impressive *2016-05-04, version 1.0.2* I stumbled across "We The Economy" on YouTube and begin watching the different short videos. When I found the app I was surprised to find it included more than just the videos additional information and other interesting stuff is readily available at your fingertips. Definitely recommended ### 5/5 — Amazing *2015-10-21, version 1.0.2* Takes the complicated and makes it simple. I highly recommend this app. ### 5/5 — Carolyn *2015-02-18, version 1.0.2* Makes you feel like the smartest person in the room! ### 5/5 — Love it! Need more *2015-02-16, version 1.0.2* More please ### 5/5 — Great info *2015-02-08, version 1.0.2* Good app. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Entertaining and informative *2015-02-01, version 1.0.2* Very interesting. ## Frequently asked questions about We The Economy ### What is We The Economy? We The Economy is an interactive film series that uses comedy, animation, music, and dance to explain 20 essential questions about the US economy. It features short films from award-winning directors and insights from economic experts. ### What kind of content is included in We The Economy? The app includes over 20 short films, interactive quizzes to test your economic IQ, director biographies and interviews, behind-the-scenes photos, early animations, bonus videos from experts, and innovative infographics. ### Who are some of the directors and actors featured in We The Economy? We The Economy features films and contributions from renowned directors like Ramin Bahrani, Jon M. Chu, and Adam McKay, as well as actors such as Bob Balaban, Kerry Bishe, and Patton Oswalt. ### Is We The Economy available on multiple devices? Based on the available data, We The Economy is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. ### What is the age rating for We The Economy? We The Economy has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience interested in learning about economics. ### How often is We The Economy updated? The app was last updated on December 4, 2014, with version 1.0.2. Further update frequency information is not available. ### Does We The Economy have ads? The provided data does not specify if We The Economy contains advertisements. However, it is listed as free and does not mention in-app purchases. ### What is the user rating for We The Economy? We The Economy has a high user rating of 4.9 stars, based on 16 ratings, indicating positive user sentiment. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.0.2 — 2014-12-04 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. ** NEW FILM ADDED ** In Monkey Business, filmmaker Shola Lynch chats with economists from across the political spectrum to help explain the causes of economic inequality, with help from a couple of mammalian friends. • Updated Education section with additional content and more resources • New Topics section enables you to explore the films by their topic • Miscellaneous bug fixes ## Apps similar to We The Economy | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cascade PBS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascade-pbs/id1578709872) | 3.6 (29) | Free | Entertainment | | [Daily Horoscope —Astrology](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-horoscope-astrology/id354989064) | 4.6 (405) | Free | Entertainment | | [Means TV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/means-tv/id1490462989) | 4.9 (351) | Free | Entertainment | | [Thanksgiving Card GIF & Wishes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thanksgiving-card-gif-and-wishes/id1539900953) | 4.7 (6) | Free | Entertainment | | [Baby Magic Touch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-magic-touch/id583714595) | 3.2 (5) | Free | Entertainment | | [Podopolo Podcast App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podopolo-podcast-app/id1557923680) | 4.5 (58) | Free | Entertainment | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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