PreparED Study Materials
ECON 702: ECON 702
School: University of Massachusetts
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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Videos
Unpacking Long-Run Growth: The Pivotal Role of Rising Productivity
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Unravel the complexities of long-run economic growth and its driving factors. Discover why rising productivity stands out as the cornerstone of sustainable economic expansion. Understand the role of various elements in shaping a nation's economic trajectory.
Trade-offs in Life: Balancing Time, Money, Jobs, and Personal Ties
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Explore the concept of trade-offs in daily life, from balancing work and leisure to managing savings and expenses. Unravel the intricacies of prioritizing professional ambitions against personal ties. Learn how recognizing these trade-offs can guide more informed life decisions.
Economic Resources Explained: The Pillars of Production in the Economy
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Uncover the fundamental concept of economic resources and their pivotal roles. From land and labor to capital and entrepreneurship, grasp the intricacies that drive production. Experience an insightful look into the elements shaping our economic activities.
Lags in Monetary and Fiscal Policy Impact on Aggregate Demand
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This video explores the causes of lags in the impact of monetary and fiscal policy on aggregate demand, drawing analogies to recognizing seasonal changes, adjusting cooking temperatures, and waiting for planted seeds to grow, and discusses the implications of these lags for the debate between active and passive economic policy approaches.
Positive vs. Normative Economics: Decoding Economic Statements Explain
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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.
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.