PreparED Study Materials
ECON 2420: Microeconomics
School: Middle Tennessee State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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Videos
Scarcity: Balancing Infinite Wants with Limited Resources in Economics
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Explore the fundamental concept of scarcity in economics. Understand the tension between our infinite desires and the finite resources we have. Grasp how scarcity influences our choices, necessitating trade-offs in everyday decisions.
Urban Development: New Cities' Impact and Equilibrium
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This video explores urban utility curves, workforce dynamics, and the impact of creating new cities on growth and equilibrium, with a focus on the utility of workers.
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.
Ceteris Paribus: Simplifying Complex Economic Analyses & Predictions
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Discover the role of "ceteris paribus" in economics, a foundational assumption simplifying analyses. Understand its application in variable isolation, policy analysis, and model building. Gain insights into how economists use this tool for clarity in complex scenarios.
Shoeleather Costs: The Hidden Economics of Everyday Banking Activities
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Understand the economic implications of "cost" and its relevance in daily decision-making. Learn about shoeleather costs, including its tangible and intangible components. Grasp how different scenarios impact these costs and ways to optimize them.
Theory of Liquidity Preference: Interest Rate Adjustment
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In this video, we explore the theory of liquidity preference, which focuses on how an economy's interest rate adjusts to balance supply and demand for money. We evaluate a multiple-choice question and discuss each option's alignment with various economic theories without revealing the correct answer.