BANGLADESH Md. Anwar Hossen‚ Department of Economics ‚ Shahjalal University of Science and Technology‚ Sylhet‚ Bangladesh‚Email: anwarbabu40@gmail.com 1. Introduction A debate has been raging in the country on whether transit facilities should be given to India or not through the land territory of Bangladesh. Some argue that it should not be given unless some core bilateral issues with India are resolved‚ while some have advanced the view that transit is an economic issue for trade facilitation and should
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Economics 247 Assignment 1 Version A This assignment has a maximum total of 100 marks and is worth 10% of your total grade for this course. You should complete it after completing your course work for Units 1 through 5. Answer each question clearly and concisely. 1. a. 3/3Define opportunity cost‚ and explain its importance in economics. (3 marks) -The opportunity cost of something is what you must give up of one thing‚ in order to get it. Opportunity cost is a key concept of
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little over three decades having past since the major industrial development‚ China has industrialized at an astonishing rate. This is especially apparent when comparing its much higher industrializing rates to Japan‚ the UK and the US. With such high rates of growth‚ there are both negative and positive aspects that come out of such development. Although general health in China is not at its best‚ post 1980 industrial development has improved the average Chinese citizen’s life tremendously both
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Investment within a country can be seen as a vital component in terms of promoting economic prosperity. This essay is going to outline the importance of investment in terms of current and future economic activity by examining the effect of investment on growth and employment. The importance of the ability of the South African government to differentiate between private and public investment will be addressed by the use of a graph illustrating the investment rates of the private and public sectors
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International Financial Management Theory Questions 1) Compare and Contrast the theories of interest rate parity‚ purchasing power parity and international fisher effect. Interest Rate Parity(IRP)- Suggests a relationship between the interest rate differential of two countries and the forward premium/discount. Purchasing Power Parity(PPP)- Suggests a relationship between the inflation rate differential of two countries and the percentage change in the spot rate overtime. International Fisher
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Economics Reviewer (For IV- Understanding ONLY) Market – the medium in which buyers and sellers interact. (Note: its meaning is not limited to a location or geographical area‚ it also focuses on people who are WILLING and ABLE to buy and/or sell goods and services. Two major players/actors in the market: Buyers & Sellers Market Equilibrium: when buyers and sellers agree at a certain price and quantity to transact Price Equilibrium: price agreed by both buyers and sellers. Quantity Equilibrium:
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Investment Method: Definition and Explanation: This approach is based on the Keynesian definitions of saving and investment. According to Keynes‚ the level of national income‚ in the short run‚ is determined at a point where planned or intended saving is equal to planned or intended investment. Saving as defined by Keynes is that part of income which is not spent on consumption (S = Y - C). On the other hand‚ investment is the expenditure on goods and services not meant for consumption. (I = Y - C). According
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Money Market on the Nigerian Economic Development Mr. Okpe Innocent Ikechukwu Department of Accountancy‚ Enugu State University of Science and Technology‚ Enugu‚ Enugu State of Nigeria Abstract The objective of this study is to examine the impact of money market on the Nigerian economic development; it has been prepared as a contribution to the quest for promotion of entrepreneurship as an engine growth. To access the multidimensional role and medium scale enterprises in bringing out rapid industrialisation
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Question 1 A. Identify each of the following as either a positive or a normative economic statement: a. The high temperature today was 37 degrees. b. It was too hot today. c. Other things being equal‚ higher interest rates reduce the total amount of borrowing. d. Interest rates are too high. B. In order to attract Muro John to the position of CEO of GMO Tz Seed Company Inc. Muro is given the following package (a) a signing bonus of $200‚000. (b) In addition to his salary Muro will be paid
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benefits of an action equal or exceed the marginal costs. SSEF3 The student will explain how specialization and voluntary exchange between buyers and sellers increase the satisfaction of both parties. a. Give examples of how individuals and businesses specialize. b. Explain that both parties gain as a result of voluntary‚ non-fraudulent exchange. SSEF4 The student will compare and contrast different economic systems and explain how they answer the three basic economic questions of what to
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