Assume a consumption function that takes on the following algebraic form: C = $100 + .8Y. Assume that Y = $1000 what is the level of consumption at this income level. C = $100 + .8($1000) = $100 + $800 = $900. 1. Using the above figure calculate the marginal propensity to consume between the aggregate income levels of $80 and $100. Also explain why this consumption function is linear. The marginal propensity to consume is equal to $15/$20 = .75. The consumption
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MC equals MR‚ the profit is maximized. From the above table‚ when output level is 140 minutes‚ marginal revenue equals marginal cost ($10000=$10000)‚ so the profit-maximizing level of output is 140 minutes. (d) When the industry exists positive economic profit‚ it will attract new firms to enter into the industry. However‚ no more licenses will be offered by government‚ so no any new firm entering the industry. (e)(i) Collusion is a formal or tacit agreement to limit competition by setting output
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Economic growth is defined as a positive change in the level of production of goods and services by a country over a certain period of time. It is usually measured using GDP and labour earnings. Economic development is defined as sustainable increase in living standards. It entails increased per capita income‚ better education and health as well as environmental protection. Characteristics of economic growth 1. Education: A country with an educated populace generally records higher levels of
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References: 1. Sexton‚ Robert; Fortura‚ Peter (2005). Exploring Economics. "This is the sum of the demand for all final goods and services in the economy. It can also be seen as the quantity of real GDP demanded at different price levels." 2. ^ O ’Sullivan‚ Arthur; Steven M. Sheffrin (2003). Upper Saddle River‚ New Jersey 07458: Pearson Prentice Hall. pp. 307. 3. Australian Bureau of Statistics‚ Concepts‚ Sources and Methods‚ Chap. 4‚ "Economic concepts and the national accounts"‚ "Production"‚ "The production
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exchange rate is said to overshoot when its immediate response to a disturbance is greater than its long-run response. Exchange rate overshooting is an important phenomenon because it helps explain why exchange rates move so sharply from day to day. The economic explanation of overshooting comes from the interest parity condition. Question 4 (a) Using the AA/DD framework‚ explain the separate effects of a temporary monetary expansion and a temporary fiscal expansion on the exchange rate‚ output and
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elasticity of demand Inelastic demand curve will be less than 1 Inelastic demand curve will be less than 1 Elastic demand curve will be greater than 1 Elastic demand curve or Kinked demand curve will be greater than 1 Is there a presence of economic profits? No Yes Yes Yes Introduction: Printing is one of the most highly competitive industries in America today there are literally thousands of printers in the United States‚ they range from a small mom and pop operation to multinational
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is at max point Managers take production right up to the point where TC=TR; if they can [2] Oligopolies can benefit most from going past the profit maximising output because it gives them a market share advantage over their competition. The economic climate can affect managers’ ability to deploy this tactic. If a recession is on the cards then shareholders will be anxious and keeping them and profits high will be a priority to which managers must abide to keep their position. The Downsides:
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PROPERTY IN THE PROCESS OF SOCIOECONOMIC SYSTEM’S DEVELOPMENT FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. This article provides an analytical overview of how socio-economic development may be promoted by an effective system of intellectual property laws or rights (IPRS). IPRS can play a positive role in encouraging new business development‚ rationalization of inefficient industry‚ and inducing technology acquisition and creation. These may harm Socio-Economic system’s development prospects by raising the costs of imitation
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- Financial flows Deregulation of financial markets (less rules and regulations in currency markets and foreign investment) led to a rapid increase in FDI and portfolio investment. Investment makes economies more integrated as economic changes in one country influence others (CONTAGION e.g. negative effects such as the GFC and the EDC or positive effects such as new technology and booming economies). The main benefits are that it enables countries to finance their domestic economy even if domestic
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Moi University COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES IRD 200: DISCUSSION ON THE ROLE OF THE STATE IN ENSURING DEVELOPMENT IN A COUNTRY Submitted By: FRED WAICHERE M. FEBRUARY 2013 INTRODUCTION A state may be simply defined as a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government. Claude Ake (1992) defines a state as: The organized aggregate of relatively permanent institutions of governance. It is seen as a set of associations and agencies claiming control
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