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  • Lecture 12: The Ratio, Root, and Alternating Series Tests

    MIT 18.100A Real Analysis, Fall 2020
    Instructor: Dr. Casey Rodriguez
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    Uploaded 21-06-22

    We show three important tests for convergence of infinite series: the ratio, root, and alternating series tests.

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    1 hr 8 min
  • Lec 21: Social Insurance

    MIT 14.01 Principles of Microeconomics, Fall 2023
    Instructor: Prof. Jonathan Gruber
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    Uploaded 02-04-25

    In this lecture, Prof. Gruber introduces the topic of social insurance, a form of social welfare that provides insurance against economic risks. Additional topics include tradeoffs and social security. Keywords: insurance, tradeoffs, social security, risks, welfare, asymmetric information

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    56 min
  • Lecture 20: Taylor's Theorem and the Definition of Riemann Sums

    MIT 18.100A Real Analysis, Fall 2020
    Instructor: Dr. Casey Rodriguez
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    Uploaded 21-06-22

    We study Taylor’s theorem, essentially a direct consequence of applying the Mean Value Theorem repeatedly. We also begin our study of the Riemann integral, defining partitions and Riemann sums.

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    1 hr
  • Lec 1: Introduction to Principles of Microeconomics and Supply and Demand

    MIT 14.01 Principles of Microeconomics, Fall 2023
    Instructor: Prof. Jonathan Gruber
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    Uploaded 02-04-25

    Prof. Gruber introduces the class by explaining microeconomics as the study of individuals and firms who make themselves as well off as possible in a world full of scarcity. He then explains the core concepts of supply and demand. Keywords: microeconomics, scarcity, constrained optimization, supply and demand

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    45 min
  • Lecture 10: The Completeness of the Real Numbers and Basic Properties of Infinite Series

    MIT 18.100A Real Analysis, Fall 2020
    Instructor: Dr. Casey Rodriguez
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    Uploaded 21-06-22

    We introduce Cauchy sequences and prove the completeness of the real numbers: i.e. every Cauchy sequence is convergent. We also begin studying infinite series, which we will focus on for the next few lectures, starting with geometric series.

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    1 hr 23 min
  • Lec 13: Oligopoly I

    MIT 14.01 Principles of Microeconomics, Fall 2023
    Instructor: Prof. Jonathan Gruber
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    Uploaded 02-04-25

    In this lecture, Prof. Gruber introduces the idea of oligopoly, where a small number of companies have significant control over the market and can influence prices, like the auto industry. Other topics covered include game theory and the Cournot model. Keywords: oligopoly, game theory, Cournot model, market structure, cooperation, cartel, competition

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    55 min
  • Lecture 15: The Continuity of Sine and Cosine and the Many Discontinuities of Dirichlet's Function

    MIT 18.100A Real Analysis, Fall 2020
    Instructor: Dr. Casey Rodriguez
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    We wrap up our discussion of cluster points and move towards continuity. We show that sine and cosine are continuous, prove facts about algebraic operations on continuous functions, and define the Dirichlet function.

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Lec 9: Supply and Demand and Consumer/Producer Surplus

    MIT 14.01 Principles of Microeconomics, Fall 2023
    Instructor: Prof. Jonathan Gruber
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    Uploaded 02-04-25

    In this lecture, Prof. Gruber talks about shocks to demand and supply, shapes of demand and supply, consumer and producer surplus, and how competition maximizes welfare. supply and demand, consumer surplus, producer surplus, competition

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    55 min
  • Lecture 6: The Uncountabality of the Real Numbers

    MIT 18.100A Real Analysis, Fall 2020
    Instructor: Dr. Casey Rodriguez
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    We prove the humble, but powerful, triangle inequality, and show that the real numbers are uncountable, and thus the irrational numbers greatly outnumber the rational numbers. We introduce sequences and limits of real numbers.

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    1 hr 29 min
  • Lec 24: Externalities

    MIT 14.01 Principles of Microeconomics, Fall 2023
    Instructor: Prof. Jonathan Gruber
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    Uploaded 02-04-25

    In this lecture, Prof. Gruber introduces the concept of externalities, which are a positive or negative side effect or consequence of an activity that affects other people or firms who did not choose to be involved in the activity. Keywords: externality, consequence, externality theory, government, policy, practices   

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    54 min

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