Wider Reading and Study for Young Economists

Wider Reading and Study for Young Economists

Wider reading and study for young economists. First year courses in economics tend to be very focused: we introduce you to economic theory, methods and applications, usually taught from prescribed textbooks. Teaching, learning and assessment on these.

The Causes and Effects of the Great Depression

The Causes and Effects of the Great Depression

The Causes and Effects of the Great Depression. When the economy is at a high point, it s called a ______. When the economy is at a low point, it s a called a ______. The prosperous time after World War I was called the ______. The day the stock market crashed is known as ______.

Econ 202 (03, 04, and 05) Spring 2003

Econ 202 (03, 04, and 05) Spring 2003

Econ 202 (03, 04, and 05) Spring 2003. Dr. Tin-Chun Lin. 1.One characteristic of an oligopolistic market structure is. (A)Firms in the industry are typically characterized by very diverse product lines. (B) Products typically sell at a price that reflects their marginal cost of production.

RESOLVED: Federal Government Bailouts of Major Corporations Are Just

RESOLVED: Federal Government Bailouts of Major Corporations Are Just

West Coast Publishing. Spring 2009 UIL LD Government Bailouts. Table of Contents. SECTION 1: TOPIC OVERVIEW. A. History and Background. B. Philosophical and Moral Concepts. C. Affirmative Strategy. D. Negative Strategy. SECTION 2: RESOLUTIONAL ANALYSIS. SECTION 3: ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY.

Sample MCQ S for Chapters 9, 10 and 11

Sample MCQ S for Chapters 9, 10 and 11

Sample MCQ s for Chapters 9, 10 and 11. 1. An oligopoly is an oligopoly. Firms behave the same no matter what type of oligopoly it is. This statement is. c) true of homogeneous product industries. d) none of the above. Answer: B Difficulty: Med.

Part I. Multiple Choice Questions (20 Minutes)

Part I. Multiple Choice Questions (20 Minutes)

Economics 52Pomona College. Spring 2000Prof. Hwang. Midterm Exam I. You will have 50 minutes for this exam. Please write your answers neatly. Read the questions carefully and think clearly. Good luck! Part I. Multiple Choice Questions (20 minutes).

Economics 2010 Microeconomics

Economics 2010 Microeconomics

Economics 2010 Microeconomics. Practice Exam 4. Dr. Goodman Sections 007 012. 1 .One characteristic of an oligopoly market structure is. a.firms in the industry are typically characterized by very diverse product lines. b.firms in the industry have some degree of market power.

Chapter 12: Fiscal Policy

Chapter 12: Fiscal Policy

Chapter 12: Fiscal Policy. 2) The major source of federal tax receipts is. A) personal income taxes. B) corporate income taxes. C) social insurance taxes. D) excise taxes. E) estate and gift taxes. 3) The largest category of government expenditures is. A) purchases of goods and services.

The Transition Between the Old And

The Transition Between the Old And

THE TRANSITION BETWEEN THE OLD AND. NEW TRADITIONAL ECONOMIES IN INDIAa*. J. Barkley Rosser, Jr. Professor of Economics and Kirby L. Kramer, Jr. Professor. of Business Administration. Professor of Economics. JEL Classification: P4, O5.

Ucdavis, 160A, Fall 2011Prof. Farshid Mojaver

Ucdavis, 160A, Fall 2011Prof. Farshid Mojaver

HW2 Solution Key. UCDavis, 160a, Fall 2011Prof. Farshid Mojaver. Ricardian Model. You are given the information shown in the table about the production relationship between Wonderland and the rest of the world and use the standard Ricardian assumptions.

Ten Principles of Economics

Ten Principles of Economics

Ten Principles of Economics. Multiple Choice. 1.The English word that comes from the Greek word for one who manages a household is. NAT:AnalyticLOC:The study of economics and definitions in economics. TOP:EconomyMSC:Definitional. 2.The word economy comes from the Greek word oikonomos, which means.

Self-Study Quiz and Exercises

Self-Study Quiz and Exercises

Self-study quiz and Exercises. Chapter 1 Introduction to Macroeconomics. 1)Which of the following is NOT a topic studied in Macroeconomics? A) gross domestic product. B) the unemployment rate. C)the price of IBM computers. D) the inflation rate.

Contemporary American Orthodox Marxist Rhetoric

Contemporary American Orthodox Marxist Rhetoric

Contemporary American Orthodox Marxist Rhetoric. Copyright 2002 by Owen Williamson. 1.1General Approaches to Marxist Rhetoric. How do Marxists persuade, educate and convince? How can this be done better? What, if anything, is Marxist rhetoric? Or, is.

Monopolistic Competition

Monopolistic Competition

Chapter 17/Monopolistic Competition 1. Monopolistic Competition. MULTIPLE CHOICE. 1.Monopolistic competition is characterized by which of the following attributes? (ii)product differentiation. (iii)many sellers. a.(i) and (iii) only. c.(ii) and (iii) only. ANSWER: d.(i), (ii), and (iii).

Lecture 2: the Gains from Trade

Lecture 2: the Gains from Trade

Lecture 11: Real Business Cycles. Most economists explain business cycles in terms of the sticky price model we have been discussing. That is, there is a short run aggregate supply curve so that when aggregate demand fluctuates, there is a fluctuation.

Association for Heterodox Economics

Association for Heterodox Economics

Association for Heterodox Economics. Annual Conference July 14-16 2006, London List of themes and papers Plenary 1 Plurality in Economics Sheila Dow Why pluralism can be bad for heterodox economists' health Riccardo Bellofiore Plenary 2 The monetary.