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I found a lot of topics useful and interesting. I liked learning about the circular-flow diagram, and the difference between microeconomics and macroeconomics. These topics are valuable in knowing the scope of flow of goods and resources; which is valuable as a consumer. I found the diagrams of markets and monopolies very valuable in understanding how certain firms work. I am a better citizen being aware of the government policies we discussed in class also. For example, how we have corrective taxes and negative income taxes. I also really found our classes on labor markets very useful in understanding employment and supply of workers. This is a very important topic to understand given the current events (and how a model could be created with unemployment increasing current). Reading the news I feel like I am able to understand topics easier and feel like a more informed citizen and consumer. Thank you so much for your class!
ECON 100 Final Exam
In one paragraph, tell me the most important or interesting thing you learned this semester and how it will help you be a better citizen.
I think the section about a bracelet tracking your health and temperature for government use was interesting. It does sound wonderful, however brings up ethical questions about how much health information we need to share with the government. It would be nice to have this tracking bracelet in times of pandemic.
ECON 100
Here is a recent article from the Financial Times that I think will prompt an interesting discussion. See if you can identify some embedded Principles of Economics. Your assignment is to ask a question or make a comment pertaining to a particular aspect of the article in the comments section. D...
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