PreparED Study Materials
ECON 103: Principles of Economics
School: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 13
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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.
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.
Storm Effects on Factor Markets: Wages and Capital Renta
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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.
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.
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.
Trade-offs in Life: Balancing Time, Money, Jobs, and Personal Ties
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Explore the concept of trade-offs in daily life, from balancing work and leisure to managing savings and expenses. Unravel the intricacies of prioritizing professional ambitions against personal ties. Learn how recognizing these trade-offs can guide more informed life decisions.