MRUniversity: Development Economics (Audio) show

MRUniversity: Development Economics (Audio)

Summary: Why are some countries rich and others poor? This is a fundamental question of economics that has life and death implications for those involved. Taught by prominent economists Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok of Marginal Revolution and George Mason University, this course will cover the theory and empirics and history for the economic growth of developing nations. The course is divided up into "bite-size" chunks (average 5 minutes) that you can listen to at your leisure. Ask questions, chat with the professors and earn a certificate at http://mruniversity.com.

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  • Artist: Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok
  • Copyright: ℗ & © 2012 Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok

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 Arguments Against International Trade | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:55

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Tariffs and Protectionism

 Comparative Advantage Homework | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:15

Comparative Advantage Homework

 Another Look at Comparative Advantage | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:24

Another Look at Comparative Advantage

 Comparative Advantage | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:15
 The Big Ideas of Trade | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:01

The Big Ideas of Trade

 Price Controls and Communism | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:35

Price Controls and Communism

 Why Do Governments Enact Price Controls? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:52

Why Do Governments Enact Price Controls?

 Price Floors: Airline Fares | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:16

Price Floors: Airline Fares

 Price Floors: The Minimum Wage | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:46

Price Floors: The Minimum Wage

 Price Ceilings: Rent Controls | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:43

Price Ceilings: Rent Controls

 Price Ceilings: Misallocation of Resources | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:48

Price Ceilings: Misallocation of Resources

 Price Ceilings: Deadweight Loss | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:32

Price Ceilings: Deadweight Loss

 Price Ceilings: Lines and Search Costs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:02

Price Ceilings: Lines and Search Costs

 Price Ceilings: Shortages and Quality Reduction | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:26

Price Ceilings: Shortages and Quality Reduction

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