PreparED Study Materials
ECON 2: Principles of Economics
School: University of California - Los Angeles
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 11
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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.
"Economics Basics: Circular-Flow Diagram Explained
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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.
Decoding GDP per Capita & Labor Productivity: Economic Insight Explain
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Unpack the significance of GDP per Capita and Labor Productivity in economics. Learn how these indicators reflect a country's living standards and labor efficiency. Grasp the relationship between these metrics and the broader economic landscape.
Profit-Maximizing in Competitive Markets: Unraveling P=MC & Its Impact
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Discover the power of the profit-maximizing rule in perfectly competitive markets. Unearth how setting price equal to marginal cost optimizes consumer and producer benefits. Grasp the significance of this rule for societal resource utilization.
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.
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.