Econ 301

Study Guide

Exam #1

Deiter, F09

 

Date: F Sept 25, 9:00 a.m.

 

Location: 2115 Pearson

 

Material/topics:

          Lectures: M Aug 24 thru M Sept 21

          Units: 1, 2, 3 (thru Utility max for perfect substitutes)

          Readings & homework (see topic outline, announcements)

          In classes & quizzes: #1 - #4

 

Format:

          Short answer, problem solving, applications

          (similar to homework and labs)

          2 optional bonus questions (1 pt each)

 

Hints:

1.   Calculate present values, future values

2.   Budget constraint equation, graph

3.   MRS calculation, utility max perfect substitutes

4.   Supply and demand analysis

5.   Marginal analysis, slope calculations

6.   Market equilibrium and consumer surplus calculations