Engage and Learn: Applied Economics Resources on The Econ Vault

Key Topics in Applied Economics

1. Market Structures and Competition

Understanding monopolies, oligopolies, and competitive markets is crucial for analyzing business strategies and pricing. Key Reads:

• “The Power of Monopolies: How Market Dominance Shapes Prices” – Harvard Business Review

• “Why Perfect Competition Rarely Exists” – The Economist

  
  

2. Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making

Why do people make irrational financial choices? Behavioral economics examines how psychology influences economic decisions. Key Reads:

• “Nudging Consumers: How Small Changes Affect Big Decisions” – MIT Sloan Review

• “Loss Aversion: Why We Fear Losing More Than We Love Winning” – Journal of Economic Perspectives

  
  

3.Government Policies and Market Failures

Governments intervene in markets to correct inefficiencies, like externalities and public goods. Key Reads:

• “Carbon Taxes vs. Cap-and-Trade: Which Works Better?” – Environmental Economics Journal

• “The Role of Minimum Wage in Reducing Income Inequality” – Brookings Institution

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Market Failures

Market Structures

Behavioral Economics