PreparED Study Materials
ECON 2: Intro to Macroeconomic
School: University of California - Santa Cruz
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 6
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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.
Economists' Diverse Views: Advising Policymakers with Perspective
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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.
Urban Development: New Cities' Impact and Equilibrium
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This video explores urban utility curves, workforce dynamics, and the impact of creating new cities on growth and equilibrium, with a focus on the utility of workers.
Market Economy Pros & Cons: Balancing Benefits with Shortcomings.
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Discover the intricate workings of a market economy, highlighting its notable advantages such as efficiency and innovation, and addressing the critical challenges like income inequality and market failures. Understand the balance between market and non-market elements in global economic systems.
Frictional Unemployment: Role & Reducing its Impact
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Explore the dynamics of frictional unemployment in a constantly changing economy. Learn about government roles and strategies in mitigating its impacts. Understand how workforce transitions can be made smoother with informed interventions.
Micro vs. Macro: Unraveling the Twin Pillars of Economic Study Explain
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Unpack the primary subdivisions of economics: Microeconomics, centered on individual economic agents, and Macroeconomics, which looks at broader economic trends. Understand the core differences and inherent connections between these two fields. Explore real-world examples to comprehend their implications.