PreparED Study Materials
ECON 401: Macroeconomics
School: University of New Hampshire
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 1
Study Guides
Videos
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.
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.
Lags in Monetary and Fiscal Policy Impact on Aggregate Demand
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This video explores the causes of lags in the impact of monetary and fiscal policy on aggregate demand, drawing analogies to recognizing seasonal changes, adjusting cooking temperatures, and waiting for planted seeds to grow, and discusses the implications of these lags for the debate between active and passive economic policy approaches.
Storm Effects on Factor Markets: Wages and Capital Renta
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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.
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.
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.