ECON 206: Principles of Microeconomics

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 fundamental concept of the circular-flow diagram in economics, which simplifies the intricate interactions between households and firms. Includes examples illustrating how money, labor, and services flow between these economic actors.

Explore economics with a focus on scarcity, supply and demand, and elasticity. Gain practical insights into decision-making and economic principles that impact our world.

In the scenario presented, a ferocious storm causes damage to multiple factories, impacting the stock of capital. This, in turn, has consequences for factors in the market, affecting both wages and the rental price of capital.

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.

Explore how elasticity of demand impacts gains from trade in economies. Understand the relationship between demand elasticity and benefits for consumers and producers. Debunk misconceptions about inelastic demand and trade gains.