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What book is mentioned in the text as a recommended read for the course?
What book is mentioned in the text as a recommended read for the course?
Mankiw, N.G.: Economics, Fourth Edition, Cengage Learning EMEA, 2017 and Baßeler, U.: Grundlagen und Probleme der Volkswirtschaft, 19. Aufl., Schäffer-Poeschel Verlag, Stuttgart 2010
According to the text, what is the source of our dinner, as stated in 'The Wealth of Nations'?
According to the text, what is the source of our dinner, as stated in 'The Wealth of Nations'?
From the regard to their own interest of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker
List 3 reasons why the text suggests studying Economics.
List 3 reasons why the text suggests studying Economics.
1.) Economists are armed and dangerous: Watch out for our invisible hands. 2.) Economists can offer IT on demand. 3.) Economists can talk about money without earning a cent.
What is the title of Book I, Chapter 2 of 'The Wealth of Nations'?
What is the title of Book I, Chapter 2 of 'The Wealth of Nations'?
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According to the text, who are two famous individuals that have studied Economics?
According to the text, who are two famous individuals that have studied Economics?
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What is the seventh reason listed in the text for studying Economics?
What is the seventh reason listed in the text for studying Economics?
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What are three questions that the study of microeconomics might be concerned with?
What are three questions that the study of microeconomics might be concerned with?
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What are three questions that the study of macroeconomics might be concerned with?
What are three questions that the study of macroeconomics might be concerned with?
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What are the areas of analysis in economics mentioned in the text?
What are the areas of analysis in economics mentioned in the text?
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What are the names of some national advisory institutions mentioned in the text?
What are the names of some national advisory institutions mentioned in the text?
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What are the names of some international advisory institutions mentioned in the text?
What are the names of some international advisory institutions mentioned in the text?
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Why is economics important for managers and politicians?
Why is economics important for managers and politicians?
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What is the focus of microeconomics?
What is the focus of microeconomics?
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What is the focus of macroeconomics?
What is the focus of macroeconomics?
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What are some examples of national advisory institutions in Germany?
What are some examples of national advisory institutions in Germany?
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What are some examples of international advisory institutions?
What are some examples of international advisory institutions?
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