Most people make the incorrect assumption that economics is ONLY the study of money. My primary goal in this course is to shatter this belief. During this course, we will be addressing the above questions as well as many more relating to:
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Most people make the incorrect assumption that economics is ONLY the study of money. My primary goal in this course is to shatter this belief. During this course, we will be addressing the above questions as well as many more relating to:
Most people make the incorrect assumption that economics is ONLY the study of money. My primary goal in this course is to shatter this belief. During this course, we will be addressing the above questions as well as many more relating to:
-the environment
-love and marriage
-crime
-labor markets
-education
-politics
-sports
-business
My main goal is to show you the way economists think and how to use this analytical system to answer questions related not only to these and other important human issues but to anything you end up doing with your life after this class. After all, as you will quickly find out, I believe that everything is economics!
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Market Efficiency and Government Policies
Welcome! Last course we introduced the supply and demand model to explain how free markets work. One of the main concepts we learned about free markets was that they tend to gravitate toward an “equilibrium” price and quantity. This module we will use the same conceptual model to answer one important question: Are free markets the best way to distribute society’s resources?
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Review microeconomic concepts
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Economics Study Group
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Review the basics of probability and statistics
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Economics Comprehensive Study Guide
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Gather and organize lecture notes, textbook readings, and other course materials
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Identify key concepts and themes
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Summarize and condense information into a concise format
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Review the study guide regularly
Economic Policy Analysis Blog
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Develop a blog to analyze and discuss current economic policies, fostering analytical thinking and communication skills relevant to course themes
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Choose an economic policy topic
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Research and gather relevant data
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Write a blog post analyzing the policy
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Share the blog post with others
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Engage in discussions about the policy
Economic Development Plan for a Developing Country
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Research the economic conditions and challenges of a developing country
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Identify potential economic development strategies
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Develop a detailed implementation plan
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Estimate the potential impact of the plan
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Present the plan to stakeholders
Freakonomics
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Expand understanding of economics' real-world applications and counterintuitive insights, as explored in this popular non-fiction book
View
Freakonomics Rev Ed: A Rogue Economist Explores...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read the book
- Identify key economic principles and concepts
- Consider how these principles apply to your own life and experiences
Microeconomics Problem-Solving Practice
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Sharpen problem-solving skills and reinforce microeconomic concepts through targeted practice exercises
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Microeconomics
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- Review microeconomic concepts
- Solve practice problems
- Check answers and identify areas for improvement
Economics Study Group
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Collaborate with peers to discuss concepts, solve problems, and exchange perspectives, reinforcing understanding and application of course content
Show steps
- Form a study group with classmates
- Choose a topic or assignment to focus on
- Meet regularly to discuss and work together
Econometrics: A Step-by-step Guide with Data Analysis
Show steps
Follow a structured guide to econometric methodologies to gain proficiency for course-related quantitative analysis and interpretation
Browse courses on
Econometrics
Show steps
- Review the basics of probability and statistics
- Learn about different econometric models
- Practice using econometric software
- Apply econometric techniques to real-world data
Economics Comprehensive Study Guide
Show steps
Consolidate course materials and enhance understanding by creating a comprehensive study guide tailored to your learning style
Show steps
- Gather and organize lecture notes, textbook readings, and other course materials
- Identify key concepts and themes
- Summarize and condense information into a concise format
- Review the study guide regularly
Economic Policy Analysis Blog
Show steps
Develop a blog to analyze and discuss current economic policies, fostering analytical thinking and communication skills relevant to course themes
Show steps
- Choose an economic policy topic
- Research and gather relevant data
- Write a blog post analyzing the policy
- Share the blog post with others
- Engage in discussions about the policy
Economic Development Plan for a Developing Country
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Apply course knowledge to a real-world scenario by developing a comprehensive economic development plan that considers economic factors and social impact
Browse courses on
Economics
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- Research the economic conditions and challenges of a developing country
- Identify potential economic development strategies
- Develop a detailed implementation plan
- Estimate the potential impact of the plan
- Present the plan to stakeholders
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