PreparED Study Materials
ECON 101: Microeconomics
School: Iowa State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 23
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Real GDP Unpacked: Scenarios Decoding Economic Performance & Impact
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Grasp the essence of Real GDP, a pivotal tool to gauge an economy's true performance. Through relatable scenarios, understand how production, inflation, and external events influence this economic measure. Economics, as showcased, is integral in deciphering our global landscape.
Pros and Cons of Government-Created Monopolies
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Explore the concept of government-created monopolies, which are entities granted exclusive rights, like licenses, patents, and copyrights. While they can promote innovation and efficiently operate in high-cost industries, they might also introduce inefficiencies and stifle competition. Weighing the pros and cons is essential.
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.
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.
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.
Economists' Diverse Views: Advising Policymakers with Perspective
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Explore the multifaceted role of economists in society, their interpretation of complex economic data, and how they provide guidance to decision-makers. Discover why economists may offer conflicting advice due to varying economic theories, data interpretation, personal values, and political ideologies.