PreparED Study Materials
ECON 15115: ECON 134A
School: University of California Santa Barbara
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 12
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Videos
Analyzing Trade Policies' Impact on Producers, Consumers, and Trade
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In this video, the concepts of tariffs and trade policies are explained, highlighting how tariffs affect the cost of imported goods and how trade policies control imports and exports. The video then examines four trade policy scenarios, emphasizing their impact on producers, consumers, and trade, ultimately identifying the correct answer as option c, which fulfills all the specified conditions.
Opportunity Cost Explained: Weighing Choices in Business Decisions
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Discover the principle of opportunity cost, distinguishing between explicit and implicit costs. Using the example of Hanna's Pizzeria, grasp how business decisions weigh the costs of forgone alternatives. Learn how these costs influence financial and economic choices.
5% Money Supply Boost: Impact on Aggregate Price & Inflation Explained
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Unravel the implications of a 5% money supply increase on the aggregate price level. Learn about the Federal Reserve's influence and the dynamics of demand, supply, and inflation. Grasp how changes in money supply can affect prices and economic balance.
Deciphering Economic Gears: Calculating Private Investment
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Discover the intricate components of an economy, including savings, budgets, and trade balances. Learn how these elements interconnect and influence private investment. Understand an economic identity that determines an economy's investment levels.
Theory of Liquidity Preference: Interest Rate Adjustment
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In this video, we explore the theory of liquidity preference, which focuses on how an economy's interest rate adjusts to balance supply and demand for money. We evaluate a multiple-choice question and discuss each option's alignment with various economic theories without revealing the correct answer.
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.