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Immigration Reform

2/27/2013

Some questions to consider as you watch this video, and to discuss in the comment thread if you would like:

1) Do you agree with the joint statement (0:39 in the video)? How would you modify it if you don't?
2) Related to the argument at 2:15 in the video: If there is a large influx of unskilled workers, can we expect the wages of any group of workers to be helped out?

Price Elasticity of Demand

2/18/2013

This week's (2.18-2.22) video lecture is on the price-elasticity of demand. This video is best watched in chunks, though. If you are watching and we haven't had Wednesday's lecture it may be best to stop at the 4 minute mark, and then watch the rest after Wednesday.

The monkey economy

2/2/2013

Monkeys are superior to men in this: when a monkey looks into a mirror, he sees a monkey.
- Malcolm De Chazal

Here is the video lesson for the week of (2.4-2.8) - Instead of it being new notes like the last few, it is instead a chance to get some more practice with comparative statics and the law of demand.

Immigration Reform

Price Elasticity of Demand

The monkey economy

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