Econ-Class Notes 9/6 Economics: the study of choice under conditions of scarcity * Scarcity-Choices‚ resources * Resources: * Land‚ * Labor‚ * Capital: physical Plant equipment * Entrepreneurial ability Microeconomics vs. Macroeconomics Micro: Behavior of individual actors on the economic scene * Households * Businesses * Government Macro: total output‚ total employment‚ interest rates‚ economic growth‚ the aggregate economy‚ inflation‚
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Econ 122A Problem Set 6 Name(Print)______________________ Due in class on March 14 UCI ID_____________________________ 1. In class‚ we have talked about the following simple wage equation wage = α + β female + u ‚ where female is a dummy that is equal to 1 if female‚ and 0 otherwise. ˆ ˆ Given the OLS estimates α and β for the above model‚ what are the OLS estimates ˆ ˆ for a model with a male dummy instead of a female dummy
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Microeconomic Analysis ECON 545 Keller Graduate School of Management ECON 545: Microeconomic Analysis The purpose of this paper to is outline and highlight the demand and supply associated with the need for physicians in today’s marketplace. In a microeconomic analysis‚ we will dissect the supply of physicians versus the needed demand‚ the elasticity of needs‚ total of production pricing‚ and profit or loss connected with this career choice. Demand Determinants The requirements to
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ECON 3410 MONEY AND BANKING ACTIVITY 2 - ORAL PRESENTATION DUE: 18 NOV 2014 Monitoring Yield Curve Adjustments As an analyst of a bond rating agency‚ you have been asked to interpret the implications of the recent shift in the yield curve. Six months ago‚ the yield curve exhibited a slight downward slope. Over the last six months‚ long-term yields declined while short-term yields remained the same. Analysts said that the shift was due to revised expectations of interest rates. a. Given the shift
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University of British Columbia Econ 451 Assignment 1 Instructor: Alfred Kong Due date: 29th September 2011 The assignment is due at the beginning of the class. Late assignment will not be accepted. You may work in a group of up to 5 people. Question 1 A new health minister proposes to distribute an apple a day for free to every citizen. To be effective the legislation states that the free apples may not be traded or sold. Explain why this “no trade” policy would be inefficient.
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cQuiz #1 ECON 2001.01 Name: __________________________ OSU Email: _____________ 1. If resources are "scarce‚" it means that they: A) cannot provide enough goods or services to satisfy all human material wants and needs. B) have no opportunity cost. C) are probably not valued by consumers. D) have an unlimited supply. 2. An economy is efficient if it is: A) possible to produce more of all goods and services. B) possible to produce more of one good without producing less of another. C)
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ECON *120: Principles of Microeconomics Spring 2010 I. FOUNDATIONS OF ECONOMICS A. Scarcity‚ Production Possibilities‚ Efficiency and Exchange Section I.A Learning Objectives: • Define or explain a number of basic economic terms and concepts. • Explain‚ illustrate‚ and apply marginal analysis. • Explain‚ illustrate‚ and apply the production possibilities model. • Explain‚ illustrate‚ and apply the law of comparative advantage. 1. “Life is Economics” Q: Is this statement true or false? Why? 2. Economic
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Chad Carter American Intercontinental University Unit 3 Individual Project ECON 220 – Microeconomics May 19‚ 2013 Abstract This paper will provide an analysis of 2 production scenarios. We will calculate costs associated with running a production facility. Furthermore‚ the analysis will be used to provide a basic understanding of how changes in staffing and productivity impact profit and loss. Management’s Production Decision Introduction This report will provide insight on what your
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ECON 1150: Principles of Macroeconomics Exam 4 Study Guide Exam 4 will be given on Tuesday‚ November 26‚ 2013. You should bring a dark pencil to the exam. The purpose of this study guide is to list all the major topics and concepts that will be tested on Exam 4. It is intended to help you to focus your study on the important points. You will need to understand these points in depth in order to do well on the exam. The exam covers parts of chapters 9‚ 10‚ 11‚ 12 and 13 in the textbook. Chapter 9:
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Department of Economics ECON 101 Quiz 3 09 August‚ 2011 Name:…………………………………………………………………………………. No:……………………………………………………………………………………… 1) In the short run‚ A) the size of the plant is fixed. B) all inputs are variable. C) all inputs are fixed. D) some firms experience increasing returns to scale. Answer: A 2) Points below a firm’s total product curve are A) both attainable and technologically efficient. B) neither attainable nor technologically efficient
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