PreparED Study Materials
ECON 100: Principles of Macroeconomics
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Key Factors in Assessing International Trade Benefits
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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.
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.
Demystifying Assumptions: Economists' Key to Decoding Complex Markets
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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.
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.
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.
Positive vs. Normative Economics: Decoding Economic Statements Explain
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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.