PreparED Study Materials
ECON 102: Principles: Macroeconomics
School: College of William and Mary
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 17
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nderstanding Overhead Rates in Cost Accounting: Key Steps
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Understand the significance of the predetermined overhead rate in cost accounting. Learn the step-by-step process of estimating overhead costs, choosing the allocation base, and allocating these costs to products. Grasp the importance of accurate cost representation for effective decision-making.
Externalities: Market Effects & Societal Impacts
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Explore the concept of externalities, the unintended market effects impacting third parties. Through examples of pollution and neighborhood beautification, understand how externalities can lead to market inefficiencies. Discover interventions, like taxes and subsidies, designed to align private and social costs.
Logrolling: Political Compromise or Efficiency Hinderance?
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Explore logrolling, the exchange of reciprocal support in politics. Understand how it fosters collaboration yet can hinder policy efficiency. The balance between gaining support and ensuring transparency is crucial in this political maneuver.
Classifying PPE: Understanding Tangible Assets in Business
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Explore the classification of Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) in business accounting. Understand the difference between tangible, intangible, and current assets. Grasp the importance of PPE on a company's balance sheet.
Accounting Essentials: Making Information Relevant & Reliable
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Explore the pillars of accounting information: Relevance and Reliability. Understand sub-components like predictive value, timeliness, and verifiability. Discover how these qualities enhance decision-making in finance