PreparED Study Materials
ECON 160: Principles of Microeconomics
School: Binghamton University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 1
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Videos
First Video In Our Three Part Series for Midterms
Intro to Economics: Understanding the Fundamentals of Spending
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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.
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.
Comparing Four-firm Ratio & HHI: Assessing Market Concentration & Powe
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Explore the differences between the Four-firm Concentration Ratio and the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index. Understand how they assess market concentration and dominance. Get insights into market power dynamics by comparing these two indices.
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.
Economists' Diverse Views: Advising Policymakers with Perspective
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Explore the multifaceted role of economists in society, their interpretation of complex economic data, and how they provide guidance to decision-makers. Discover why economists may offer conflicting advice due to varying economic theories, data interpretation, personal values, and political ideologies.
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.