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Cupcake Economics 2, Inflation, Finance and Capital Markets Instructional VideoCupcake Economics 2, Inflation, Finance and Capital Markets Instructional Video
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Khan Academy
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9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Media Length
11:38
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Duration
15 mins
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2009
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Cupcake Economics 2, Inflation, Finance and Capital Markets

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The continuation of the lecture regarding a cupcake business. Sal provides some prominent and relevant examples of the costs and profits that may arise under different circumstances. He references an Excel spreadsheet that is available for download and can be used by students to illustrate the range of outcomes with different pricing and sales scenarios. He also suggests that students research their versions of this business model and use it as a science or math project in school.

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cost analysis, profit

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profit, margin, cost analysis, return on assets, sensitivity study, social studies

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