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Dr. José J. Vázquez-Cognet

In this course, we will discuss market failures. A market failure is a situation when the market does not do a good job of distributing resources among members of society. In fact, in all of these cases the market is the problem.

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Public Goods, Common Resources, and Externalities
This course we will be discussing market failures. A market failure is a situation when the market does not do a good job of distributing resources among members of society. In fact, in all of these cases the market IS the problem.

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Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Covers market failures, a key concept in economics, exploring various types and relevant issues
Dr. José J. Vázquez-Cognet, the instructor, brings expertise and insights in market failures
Engages learners with in-depth discussions on public goods, common resources, and externalities
Provides a theoretical foundation for understanding how market failures occur and their implications
Requires prerequisite knowledge in economics, which may limit accessibility to some learners

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Review microeconomics
Review basic microeconomic concepts to strengthen your understanding of market failures.
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  • Read textbook chapters on microeconomics
  • Complete practice problems
  • Take a practice quiz
Follow tutorials on externalities
Enhance your understanding of externalities and their impact on market outcomes.
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  • Find tutorials on reputable platforms
  • Watch videos and read articles
  • Take notes and summarize key points
Participate in discussion forums
Engage with peers, exchange ideas, and deepen your understanding through discussions.
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  • Join discussion forums related to the course
  • Read posts and respond thoughtfully
  • Ask questions and share your insights
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Create a study guide
Organize and summarize course materials to enhance your retention and understanding.
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  • Collect notes, assignments, and quizzes
  • Summarize key concepts and definitions
  • Create practice questions and exercises
Analyze case studies of market failures
Develop your analytical skills and apply your knowledge to real-world examples of market failures.
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  • Gather case studies from reputable sources
  • Identify the type of market failure
  • Analyze the causes and consequences
  • Suggest potential policy solutions
Develop a policy proposal
Apply your knowledge to a practical scenario by creating a policy proposal to address a specific market failure.
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  • Identify a specific market failure
  • Research potential policy solutions
  • Draft a policy proposal outlining the problem, solution, and implementation plan
  • Get feedback from peers and instructors
Contribute to an open-source project
Gain hands-on experience and enhance your understanding of market failures by contributing to an open-source project.
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  • Identify open-source projects related to market failures
  • Review the project's documentation and code
  • Identify a contribution you can make
  • Submit a pull request with your contribution
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Deepen your understanding by helping others learn and apply the concepts of market failures.
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  • Prepare materials and resources for students
  • Answer questions and provide guidance
  • Evaluate student progress and provide feedback

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