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ECONOMICS EXPLAINED

Complete courses and topical videos by VCU faculty to bring your study of economics to life!

Econ 210: Principles of Microeconomics

Videos by: Dr. Edward Millner

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Topics:

  1. Basic Concepts
  2. Market System
  3. Wealth of Nations
  4. Production Possibilities
  5. Gains from trade
  6. Supply & Demand
  7. Price Controls
  8. Price Elasticity
  9. Market Structures
  10. Perfect competition

Econ 211: Principles of Macroeconomics

Videos by: Dr. Carol Scotese

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Topics:

  1. Introduction to Macroeconomics
  2. Macroeconomic Data
  3. Production & Productivity
  4. Saving, Investment and the Financial System
  5. Introduction to Economic Fluctuations
  6. Introduction to Economic Policy
  7. Aggregate Demand
  8. Aggregate Supply & Equilibrium
  9. Economic Fluctuations: Using Aggregate Supply & Demand
  10. Monetary Policy
  11. Fiscal Policy
  12. Stabilization Policy, Inflation & Unemployment

Econ 302: Macroeconomic Theory

Videos By: Dr. Chris Herrington

stock market fluctuations

Topics:

  1. Introduction to the Aggregate Economy
  2. Consumer Behavior
  3. Firm Behavior
  4. Competitive Equilibrium in a Static Model
  5. Consumer Decisions in a Dynamic Model
  6. Equilibrium in a Dynamic Model
  7. Setup for a Real Intertemporal Model with Investment
  8. Equilibrium in a Real Intertemporal Model with Investment
  9. Solow Growth Model
  10. Endogenous Growth Model with Human Capital

Econ 333: Behavioral Economics

Videos by: Dr. John Lightle

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Topics:

  1. Introduction to Behavioral Economics
  2. Behavioral Choice Anomalies
  3. Heuristics and Biases
  4. Consumer Choice
  5. Prospect Theory
  6. Pro-Social Behavior
  7. Behavior Game Theory
  8. Other Behavioral Topics