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
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.
Academic expertise of your economics tutor
Real world application
Test prep
Review sessions
Economics concepts taught by Pasan
The Student and Tutor reviewed concepts of short-run and long-run equilibrium, firm production decisions, and the effects of taxes and subsidies. The student worked through practice problems and clarified confusing points. The student will send short answer questions to the Tutor for review, and they will meet again this weekend for additional support before the student's exam next Tuesday.
Impact of Taxes and Subsidies
Profit Maximization and Loss Minimization
Competitive Market Dynamics
Firm Shutdown vs. Industry Exit
Long Run vs. Short Run Equilibrium
The session covered the roles of the RBA and the Australian government in the economy, focusing on monetary and fiscal policy. The Student was encouraged to read RBA publications and analyze economic indicators. The Tutor offered feedback on future assignments and suggested covering any remaining topics or assignment feedback during the next session, if needed, otherwise resuming in February.
Interplay of Fiscal and Monetary Policies
Economic Indicators
Monetary Policy
Fiscal Policy
RBA's Role: Setting Interest Rates
The session involved a review of the student's economics report, with a focus on strengthening the introduction, refining sentence structure, and clarifying arguments related to globalization's influence on Singapore's economy. The tutor provided specific feedback on word choice, data inclusion, and overall organization. The student was assigned to revise the report based on the feedback, incorporating additional statistics and references and improving sentence fluency.
Word Choice & Conciseness
Globalization's Influence on Singapore
Effective Use of Statistics and Figures
Evaluating Strategies: Balanced Assessment
Key Influences: Greater Crossborder Trade Flows
Trade Liberalization Complemented by Incentives & Infrastructure
Sentence Restructuring for Impact
The Student received detailed feedback on their economics assessment, focusing on globalization's impact on Singapore. They reviewed report structure, referencing, data usage, and evaluation of economic strategies. The Student was given specific research tasks and revisions to complete before the next session.
Government Programs and Economic Growth
The Strategic Use of Data
Economic Evaluation Strategies
Globalization's Influence on National Economies
Referencing and Data Support
The session covered problem-solving strategies related to externalities, social surplus, and pollution permits. The student worked through multiple practice problems from a problem set. Homework includes reviewing lecture notes and email feedback on problem-solving approaches; future sessions were scheduled to continue reviewing practice problems.
Social Surplus Maximization
Tradable Pollution Permits
Optimal Pollution Fee Determination
External Benefits and Social Value
Supply and Demand Analysis with Externalities
The Student and Tutor reviewed consumer and producer surplus, different types of taxes such as GST and tariffs and their economic impacts. The Student also asked about elasticity of demand, tax incidence, and deadweight loss. The Tutor assigned practice problems for the Student to complete before the next session, and they discussed reviewing a practice exam together closer to the Student's exam date.
Producer and Consumer Surplus
Market Equilibrium and Efficiency
Taxes: Impact on Buyers and Sellers
Tariffs: A Specific Type of Tax
Elasticity and Tax Incidence
Capital Gains Tax: Tax on Profits
Deadweight Loss: Inefficiency Costs
Your economics tutor also teaches
Behavioural Economics
Economics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Market Structures
Supply and Demand
Student types for economics class
Economics for Kids
Economics for Beginners
Economics for School students
Interactive economics lessons
Open Q&A
Note taking
Record lessons
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
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Digital whiteboard
Quizzes
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