ECON 3370: Introduction to Econometrics

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.

Unravel the complexities of long-run economic growth and its driving factors. Discover why rising productivity stands out as the cornerstone of sustainable economic expansion. Understand the role of various elements in shaping a nation's economic trajectory.

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.

This video delves into the advantages of international trade, using the example of France's specialization in wine production, and explores different options while highlighting the concept of comparative advantage without revealing the ultimate answer.

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.

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.