ECON 3650: ECON 3650

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.

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.

Distinguish between positive and normative economic statements with real-world examples. Grasp the difference between objective explanations and value judgments in economics. Master the foundations of economic thought and their application.

Discover the power of the profit-maximizing rule in perfectly competitive markets. Unearth how setting price equal to marginal cost optimizes consumer and producer benefits. Grasp the significance of this rule for societal resource utilization.

Discover the intricate components of an economy, including savings, budgets, and trade balances. Learn how these elements interconnect and influence private investment. Understand an economic identity that determines an economy's investment levels.

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.