PreparED Study Materials
ECON 305: Markets, Ethics and Capitalism
School: University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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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.
Monopolies & Price Discrimination: Myths, Truths & Insights
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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.
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.
Comparing Four-firm Ratio & HHI: Assessing Market Concentration & Powe
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Explore the differences between the Four-firm Concentration Ratio and the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index. Understand how they assess market concentration and dominance. Get insights into market power dynamics by comparing these two indices.
Frictional Unemployment: Role & Reducing its Impact
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Explore the dynamics of frictional unemployment in a constantly changing economy. Learn about government roles and strategies in mitigating its impacts. Understand how workforce transitions can be made smoother with informed interventions.
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.