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The Market for Loanable Funds

This article introduces the market for loanable funds and shows how the forces in that market determine real interest rates.

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Comparing Monetary and Fiscal Policy

This article outlines the logistical differences in the implementation of monetary versus fiscal policy.

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Introduction to Asymmetric Information

This article introduces the concept of asymmetric information, explains why it is problematic in markets, and describes two ways that asymmetric information manifests itself in markets.

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Introduction to the Principal-Agent Problem

This article defines the principal-agent problem and explains why it leads to economic inefficiency.

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