PreparED Study Materials
ECON 2143: Basic Economics: Theory and Practice
School: University of Arkansas
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 5
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Micro vs. Macro: Unraveling the Twin Pillars of Economic Study Explain
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Unpack the primary subdivisions of economics: Microeconomics, centered on individual economic agents, and Macroeconomics, which looks at broader economic trends. Understand the core differences and inherent connections between these two fields. Explore real-world examples to comprehend their implications.
How Unexpected Inflation Impacts Creditors, Debtors, & Business Operat
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Unexpected inflation can shift wealth between lenders and borrowers. This phenomenon affects the real value of money repaid, disadvantaging the creditors. Additionally, businesses face operational expenses like menu costs during inflation adjustments.