Pasan Perera
Expert Economics Tutor from Macquarie Univeristy offering personalized lessons in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Market Structures.
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Pasan Perera
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
About your economics tutor
I am Pasan Perera, a dedicated Economics tutor with a Bachelor's degree in Applied Finance and over a year of teaching experience. I specialize in personalized instruction across key areas such as Supply and Demand, Microeconomics, and more. My tutoring services cater to High School, Middle School, and Elementary students, offering tailored support that includes assignment assistance, exam preparation, and practical application techniques. I am committed to creating an inclusive learning environment and have experience supporting students with special needs. Together, we can strengthen your grasp of Economics and help you achieve academic success. My lessons are tailored to your needs and where possible engage in constructive dialogue to fill the knowledge gap. I am here to help you with any concepts that you are struggling with.
Pasan graduated from Macquarie University
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Review sessions
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Student types for economics class
Economics for Kids
Economics for School students
Economics for Beginners
Economics class quick guide
My teaching approach is designed to make Economics accessible and applicable to everyday life, helping students connect theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. I prioritize interactive and student-centered learning through collaborative discussions, problem-solving exercises, and strategic thinking activities. This engagement encourages deeper comprehension and retention of complex ideas. I cater to diverse learners across high school, middle school, and elementary levels, adapting lessons to each student’s unique needs and learning pace. Utilizing a variety of technology tools such as interactive whiteboards, educational apps, and online platforms, I create a dynamic and immersive learning environment. I follow a carefully structured curriculum but remain flexible to address individual challenges and strengths. My goal is to foster critical thinking skills, boost confidence, and provide practical knowledge that prepares students for academic success and real-life decision-making. This personalized and holistic method ensures that every student not only excels academically but also develops a lasting appreciation for Economics.
Your economics tutor also teaches
Economics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Behavioural Economics
Market Structures
Supply and Demand
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Economics concepts taught by Pasan
The class focused on improving the student's economics exam performance through enhanced question dissection and data analysis techniques. The tutor and student practiced breaking down complex questions, interpreting balance of payments data, and formulating detailed responses. The session concluded with strategies for test-taking, including a plan to apply these methods to future practice questions.
Australia's Balance of Payments: Size vs. Composition
Active Learning: Explaining Concepts
Currency Depreciation: Effects on Domestic Businesses
Dissecting Exam Questions
The Tutor and Student reviewed concepts related to mergers and acquisitions, stock valuation post-announcement, and the calculation of the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). They practiced applying WACC and explored the Adjusted Present Value (APV) method. The session concluded with an analysis of debt seniority and liquidation scenarios, with plans for further review if needed before the student's exam.
Merger Valuation with Probability
Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
Capital Structure Ratios and Their Interplay
The Student and Tutor reviewed strategies for approaching essay-based exams in Economics, focusing on question deconstruction and response planning. They discussed key economic concepts including the Australian economic climate, economic issues like oil prices and taxation, and external stability, inflation, and employment. The session also introduced Unit 2 topics on the balance of payments and provided guidance on essay writing techniques and exam preparation, including the role of trial exams.
Exam Strategy: The Five-Minute Plan
Economic Issues: Identification and Application
Economic Indicators: Stability
Inflation
and Employment
Essay Structure and Execution
Balance of Payments: Understanding International Financial Flows
The Tutor and Student reviewed strategies for corporate finance, focusing on the differences and implications of selling versus spinning off business divisions. They analyzed scenarios involving activist investors like Carl Icahn and discussed advanced financial techniques such as streaming deals, planning to delve into quantitative aspects in the next session.
Spin-off vs. Sale of Business Divisions
Carl Icahn's Activist Investing Strategy
Strategic Considerations for Division Divestment
Streaming Deals in Commodity Markets
The Student and Tutor worked on refining a cheat sheet for an upcoming economics test. They analyzed key economic indicators like unemployment, inflation, and external stability, and how these factors are interrelated, while incorporating data from the RBA and the Treasury. The student was assigned to finalize the cheat sheet and consider the interconnectedness of the discussed economic factors.
GDP and Economic Comparisons
Analyzing Foreign Assets and Liabilities
RBA Chart Pack Data Utilization
Treasury Budget and External Stability
Monetary vs. Fiscal Policy
Oil Price Impact on Inflation
The Student and Tutor reviewed key economics concepts for an upcoming test, focusing on unemployment, inflation, and external stability. They discussed test-taking strategies, the definition and measurement of external stability, and how to interpret RBA data. The Student plans to create a reference sheet and practice questions.
External Stability
Inflation: The Erosion of Purchasing Power
Net Foreign Debt vs. Net Foreign Equity
Evaluating Economic Responses: Discussion vs. Evaluation
The RBA's Chart Pack: A Data Goldmine
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