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CFA Level I Economics - Cheatsheet

STUDY GUIDE

๐ŸŽ“ CFA Level I Economics - Study Guide

๐Ÿ“‹ Course Structure

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 1: Demand and Supply Analysis

What this chapter covers:

๐Ÿ”‘ Essential Concepts & Applications

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Problem Solving

Problem Type A: Calculating Elasticity

Problem Type B: Identifying Good Types

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โŒ Mistake 1: Incorrectly applying the elasticity formulas.

โŒ Mistake 2: Misinterpreting the sign of the elasticity coefficient.

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 2: Firm and Market Structures

What this chapter covers:

๐Ÿ”‘ Essential Concepts & Applications

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Problem Solving

Problem Type A: Identifying Market Structure

Problem Type B: Calculating HHI

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โŒ Mistake 1: Confusing monopolistic competition with perfect competition.

โŒ Mistake 2: Incorrectly calculating the HHI.

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 3: Aggregate Output, Prices, and Economic Growth

What this chapter covers:

๐Ÿ”‘ Essential Concepts & Applications

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Problem Solving

Problem Type A: Calculating GDP

Problem Type B: Analyzing AD/AS Shifts

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โŒ Mistake 1: Confusing nominal GDP with real GDP.

โŒ Mistake 2: Incorrectly identifying the factors that shift AD and AS curves.

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 4: Understanding Business Cycle

What this chapter covers:

๐Ÿ”‘ Essential Concepts & Applications

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Problem Solving

Problem Type A: Identifying Business Cycle Phase

Problem Type B: Calculating Unemployment Rate

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โŒ Mistake 1: Confusing disinflation with deflation.

โŒ Mistake 2: Misinterpreting the relationship between unemployment and inflation.

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 5: Monetary and Fiscal Policy

What this chapter covers:

๐Ÿ”‘ Essential Concepts & Applications

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Problem Solving

Problem Type A: Analyzing Monetary Policy Effects

Problem Type B: Analyzing Fiscal Policy Effects

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โŒ Mistake 1: Confusing monetary policy with fiscal policy.

โŒ Mistake 2: Misinterpreting the Fisher effect.

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 6: Introduction to Geopolitics

What this chapter covers:

๐Ÿ”‘ Essential Concepts & Applications

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Problem Solving

Problem Type A: Identifying Geopolitical Risks

Problem Type B: Analyzing the Impact of Geopolitical Events

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โŒ Mistake 1: Underestimating the impact of geopolitical events on financial markets.

โŒ Mistake 2: Failing to assess the likelihood, velocity, and impact of geopolitical risks.

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 7: International Trade and Capital Flows

What this chapter covers:

๐Ÿ”‘ Essential Concepts & Applications

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Problem Solving

Problem Type A: Calculating Comparative Advantage

Problem Type B: Analyzing the Impact of Trade Restrictions

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โŒ Mistake 1: Confusing absolute advantage with comparative advantage.

โŒ Mistake 2: Failing to consider the impact of trade restrictions on all stakeholders.

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 8: Currency Exchange Rates

What this chapter covers:

๐Ÿ”‘ Essential Concepts & Applications

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Problem Solving

Problem Type A: Calculating Currency Cross-Rates

Problem Type B: Identifying Arbitrage Opportunities

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โŒ Mistake 1: Incorrectly calculating currency cross-rates.

โŒ Mistake 2: Failing to consider transaction costs when identifying arbitrage opportunities.

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