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Econ vocab
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Economics
Undergraduate 1
01/31/2010

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Model def
Definition
A theortical construct incorporating a set of simplified assumptions which attempts to identify fundamental relations in a system or a process
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Opportunity Cost
Definition
using resources in one use is the benefit foregone of not using those resources in their alternative use
Term
What are two ways to protect trade restrictions
Definition
Tariffs and Quotas
Term
Law of Demand
Definition
As a price of a commodity decreases the quantity of the demand increases and vice vesa (cetrus paribus)
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Law of Supply
Definition
As a price of good/commodity increases the quantity of a the good increase and vice versa
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Production Efficiency
Definition
Concerns how well resources are used in a particular use
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Allocative Efficiency
Definition
Concerns how well goods are allocated in there current use
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Dynamic Efficiency
Definition
Concerns the rate of technological progress with an industry
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GDP
Definition
The market value of all final goods and services produced with in the borders of a given economy during a particular year (or quarter)
Expenditure approach Income
Term
Unemployment rate
Definition
Unemployed/labor Force
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Stagflation
Definition
Unemployment and inflation caused by a supply shock
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Three types of Monetary lag
Definition
Recognition Lag, Implementation Lag, Impact Lag
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