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WK 1 E112 CHP 2 082714 Class Notes
WK 1 E112 CHP 2 082714 Class Notes
Housekeeping
Readings
Text Chp 2
Two supplemental readings on the MDGs
Tasks
Start forming your video project groups
4-5 people
Proposal due Sep 17
Choose your first book and start reading
Provocative Lecture
Dr. David Skarbek
5:15-6:45pm Student Union Theatre Sep 8
Why do Prison Gangs Exist?
Measuring Economic
Growth
Gross National Product (GNP) value of all
8/30/14
Measuring GDP
What doesnt GDP capture?
Problems:
Exchange rates can be distorted
Non-tradable goods (haircuts)
Exchange rates determined in part by trade
8/30/14
Calculating PPP
Economic Growth
A new economic topic!
8/30/14
Housekeeping
Readings
Text Chp 2
Two supplemental readings on the MDGs
Tasks
Start forming your video project groups
4-5 people
Proposal due Sep 17
Provocative Lecture
Dr. David Skarbek
5:15-6:45pm Student Union Theatre Sep 8
Why do Prison Gangs Exist?