PreparED Study Materials
ECON 370: Current Economics Issues
School: Northern Illinois University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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Yen vs Dollar: Decoding Nominal vs Real Exchange Rates in Trade
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Grasp the distinction between nominal and real exchange rates, using the yen and dollar as examples. Learn how these rates influence purchasing power in different economies. Understand their implications in the global trade landscape.
Monopolies & Price Discrimination: Myths, Truths & Insights
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Explore the intricacies of monopolies and price discrimination in the market. Unpack myths and truths about consumer behavior and pricing strategies. Real-life examples illuminate these fundamental economic concepts.
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.
How Unexpected Inflation Impacts Creditors, Debtors, & Business Operat
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Unexpected inflation can shift wealth between lenders and borrowers. This phenomenon affects the real value of money repaid, disadvantaging the creditors. Additionally, businesses face operational expenses like menu costs during inflation adjustments.
Balancing Investments: Opportunity Costs and Economic Returns Explaine
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Learn about the intricacies of opportunity cost and its broader implications. Delve into the balance between human and physical capital, understanding the risks of overinvestment. Grasp the Law of Diminishing Marginal Returns and its effects on national strategies.
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.