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ECON 4130: Money and Banking

School: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 8

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Pros and Cons of Government-Created Monopolies
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Explore the concept of government-created monopolies, which are entities granted exclusive rights, like licenses, patents, and copyrights. While they can promote innovation and efficiently operate in high-cost industries, they might also introduce inefficiencies and stifle competition. Weighing the pros and cons is essential.

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.

Market Economy Pros & Cons: Balancing Benefits with Shortcomings.
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Discover the intricate workings of a market economy, highlighting its notable advantages such as efficiency and innovation, and addressing the critical challenges like income inequality and market failures. Understand the balance between market and non-market elements in global economic systems.

"Economics Basics: Circular-Flow Diagram Explained
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Explore the fundamental concept of the circular-flow diagram in economics, which simplifies the intricate interactions between households and firms. Includes examples illustrating how money, labor, and services flow between these economic actors.

Opportunity Cost Explained: Weighing Choices in Business Decisions
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Discover the principle of opportunity cost, distinguishing between explicit and implicit costs. Using the example of Hanna's Pizzeria, grasp how business decisions weigh the costs of forgone alternatives. Learn how these costs influence financial and economic choices.

Price Effect in Economics: Navigating Income & Substitution Dynamics
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Explore the nuances of the price effect in economics, focusing on the income and substitution effects. Understand through real-life scenarios how these phenomena influence consumer spending patterns. Gain insights into the intricate dynamics of consumer responses to price shifts.

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