PreparED Study Materials
ECON 201: Intro to Macroeconomic
School: University of California - Santa Cruz
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 9
Study Guides
Videos
Barter to Money: How Double-Coincidence of Wants Evolved Trade
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Explore the historical barter system and its challenges, particularly the double-coincidence of wants. Witness how the need for simpler transactions led societies from direct barter to embracing mediums of exchange like money.
Decoding GDP per Capita & Labor Productivity: Economic Insight Explain
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Unpack the significance of GDP per Capita and Labor Productivity in economics. Learn how these indicators reflect a country's living standards and labor efficiency. Grasp the relationship between these metrics and the broader economic landscape.
Explaining Economic Logic of Purchasing-Power Parity
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This video explains the theory of Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) in economics, emphasizing how it relies on the "law of one price" and illustrating how exchange rates should adjust to equalize purchasing power between nations in the long run. It also demonstrates how price disparities for products like iPhones can lead to currency exchange rate adjustments and eventually equalized prices.
Unraveling Economic Equations: From Price Level to Velocity of Money
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Discover how to calculate the price level and velocity of money using real-life data. Understand the relationship between money supply, GDP, and prices in the economy. Gain insights into the Federal Reserve's strategies for managing inflation and price stability.
Storm Effects on Factor Markets: Wages and Capital Renta
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In the scenario presented, a ferocious storm causes damage to multiple factories, impacting the stock of capital. This, in turn, has consequences for factors in the market, affecting both wages and the rental price of capital.
Monopolies & Price Discrimination: Myths, Truths & Insights
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Explore the intricacies of monopolies and price discrimination in the market. Unpack myths and truths about consumer behavior and pricing strategies. Real-life examples illuminate these fundamental economic concepts.