ECON 221: Principles of Microeconomics

Unravel the implications of a 5% money supply increase on the aggregate price level. Learn about the Federal Reserve's influence and the dynamics of demand, supply, and inflation. Grasp how changes in money supply can affect prices and economic balance.

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.

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.

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.

In the scenario presented, a ferocious storm causes damage to multiple factories, impacting the stock of capital. This, in turn, has consequences for factors in the market, affecting both wages and the rental price of capital.

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.