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Deadweight Loss- Key Graphs of Microeconomics
My explanation of deadweight loss (aka. efficiency loss). Watch the bonus round to see multiple examples of dead weight loss. Please keep in mind that these clips are not designed to teach you the key concepts. These videos are a review...
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Micro Unit 4, Question 1- Monopoly Demand and MR
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The Formation and Regulation of Monopolies
We've all played the board game monopoly. Perhaps surprisingly, this is a pretty good introduction regarding the concept of a monopoly in economics. This is a situation when a single seller dominates a market. How do monopolies come...
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Anatole Kaletsky on the need for new economic thinking
Anatole Kaletsky, Principal Economic Commentator Times of London, in introduction of a distinguished panel at the INET Inaugural Conference talks about the economic crisis as a failure of ideas and underscores need for new economic...
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2011 AP Econ Videos- I'm Still a Monopolist- AP Economics Music Video- Class of 2011
Each year students at San Pasqual High School create music videos that include key concepts form AP microeconomics. The students choose their own groups and topics. They have one week and two weekends to create the video.
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The Importance of Competition in Markets
The video discusses the importance of competition in a market economy. It explains how competition leads to more choice, better quality products, and lower prices. The video also highlights the negative effects of monopolies, including...
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Crash Course Economics- How it all started
I just found out that John Green is looking for a economics educator to help out with a project. I made this video to introduce myself and hopefully get his attention.
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Regulating Monopolies (Socially Optimal and Fair Return)- Micro Topic 6.4
Here is my 60 second explanation of regulating monopolies. The government can regulate at socially optimal quantity (D = MC) to get them to produce the allocatively efficient output or they can get them to produce at fair return (D=ATC)...
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Micro Unit 4 Intro- Imperfect Competition AP Economics
A quick overview of what you will cover in Unit 4 of Microeconomics. Virtually all teachers will cover the same topics, but keep in mind that some teachers might teach a few concepts in a different order.
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Honorable Mention- 2012 AP Econ Videos- Monopoly (Say Shhh)
This video shows a creative and entertaining way of teaching economics concepts. The speaker uses rap lyrics to explain various economic terms and principles such as scarcity, monopoly, price discrimination, allocative efficiency, and...
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Micro Unit 5, Question 12: Monopsony
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Why Do People Like Free Markets?
We just learned about the four main economic systems. Now, it's time to dive a little deeper with each of them one at a time. We will start with free markets. Why do people like them? What are the advantages and disadvantages of free...
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Understanding Monopoly Market Structures and their Impact
This video discusses the concept of a pure monopoly in economics, which is when one ruling firm dominates and controls the entire market, giving them the power to set prices and make large profits. The video explores the benefits and...
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German for Beginners #27: Geburtstagsparty
It's Supergirl's birthday and she is throwing a party for some of her friends. Learn German birthday party vocabulary while watching Supergirl plan, decorate for, and enjoy her 16th birthday party. Wonder Woman and Poison Ivy stop by to...
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Monopoly Graph Review and Practice- Micro Topic 4.2
In this video I explain how to draw and anaylze a monopoly graph. Make sure to answer the questions and check out the bonus dance at the end. No! We can't play the board game.Thanks for watching
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Monopolistic Competition- Short Run and Long Run- Micro 4.4
In this video I explain how to draw a firm in monopolistic competition. Notice, the firm will make zero economic profit in the long run since there are low barriers to entry. Make sure you know how the graph changes from the short run to...
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Price Discrimination- Micro Topic 4.3
In this video I explain how to draw a monopoly with first degree price discrimination. Try pausing the video to see if you can show price, consumer surplus, and profit on the graph. Please keep in mind that these clips are not designed...
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Understanding How Prices Work in a Free Market
Now that we know about supply and demand, we are ready to talk about prices, and how they dictate the dynamics of a free market economy. Free markets lead to an efficient distribution of resources, however there are exceptions, such as...
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10 Companies That Secretly Control The World
Did you know that the vast majority of the products you buy are all owned by a small number of all-powerful super companies?
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DOJ sues to force Google to sell Chrome over monopoly claims
The Department of Justice has asked a judge to compel Google to relinquish control of its Chrome and Android platforms, which could dramatically alter how Americans use the internet. (Scripps News)