PreparED Study Materials
ECON 232: Economics
School: Western Illinois University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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Pros and Cons of Government-Created Monopolies
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Explore the concept of government-created monopolies, which are entities granted exclusive rights, like licenses, patents, and copyrights. While they can promote innovation and efficiently operate in high-cost industries, they might also introduce inefficiencies and stifle competition. Weighing the pros and cons is essential.
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.
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.
Price Elasticity: Mid-Point Method & Its Practical Significance
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Grasp the essentials of price elasticity of demand through various calculation methods. Dive deep into the unique and consistent mid-point method, understanding its relevance in fluctuating markets. Learn its practical application in analyzing market dynamics.
Unpacking Long-Run Growth: The Pivotal Role of Rising Productivity
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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.
Explaining Economic Logic of Purchasing-Power Parity
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This video explains the theory of Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) in economics, emphasizing how it relies on the "law of one price" and illustrating how exchange rates should adjust to equalize purchasing power between nations in the long run. It also demonstrates how price disparities for products like iPhones can lead to currency exchange rate adjustments and eventually equalized prices.