ECON 116: Survey of Economic Ideas

Discover the pivotal role of assumptions in economics as we navigate the challenges of studying intricate market behaviors and human actions. Unveil how these simplifications foster comprehensive economic analyses and predictions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore how elasticity of demand impacts gains from trade in economies. Understand the relationship between demand elasticity and benefits for consumers and producers. Debunk misconceptions about inelastic demand and trade gains.