ECON 188: ECON

Explore economics with a focus on scarcity, supply and demand, and elasticity. Gain practical insights into decision-making and economic principles that impact our world.

Explore the nuances of the price effect in economics, focusing on the income and substitution effects. Understand through real-life scenarios how these phenomena influence consumer spending patterns. Gain insights into the intricate dynamics of consumer responses to price shifts.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the historical barter system and its challenges, particularly the double-coincidence of wants. Witness how the need for simpler transactions led societies from direct barter to embracing mediums of exchange like money.